Beef Quesadilla Recipe
This Beef Quesadilla recipe features a crispy tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. It’s a quick and easy meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 Quesadillas
- Category: Main Course-Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning mix)
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for cooking)
- Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for serving
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, and cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat. - Assemble the quesadillas:
Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese evenly over half of the tortilla. Add a spoonful of the seasoned beef on top of the cheese. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top of the beef, then fold the tortilla in half. - Cook the quesadillas:
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted. - Serve:
Slice the quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and any desired toppings.
Notes
- You can customize your quesadillas by adding sautéed onions, bell peppers, or black beans to the filling.
- Use a blend of cheeses like mozzarella, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack for extra flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
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