Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Delicious and cheesy quesadillas filled with seasoned ground beef, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Spices
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
Tortillas and Fats
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the beef filling: heat oil, cook onion until soft, add garlic, beef, spices, tomato sauce, simmer 3-4 mins.
- Assemble quesadillas: layer cheese and beef on tortillas, fold in half.
- Cook quesadillas: heat butter/oil, cook each side 2-3 mins until golden and cheese melts.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and consider adding salsa or sour cream as toppings.