Mouthwatering Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Delight in these flavorful quesadillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil (prefer Bertolli Extra Virgin for heat stability)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1.5 tsp chili powder
- 1.5 tsp chipotle pepper
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- 3/4 tsp cumin (freshly toasted and ground for best aroma)
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (I use Hunt's for a rich, thick texture)
- 1.5 oz beef stock
- 12.5 oz cheese (freshly shredded for better melting)
- 6 pieces flour tortillas
- 2.5 tbsp vegetable oil
- salsa salsa (I recommend Pace Picante for a classic finish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned.
- Add spices, tomato paste, and beef stock; simmer until flavors meld.
- Spread beef mixture on a tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and top with another tortilla.
- Cook each quesadilla in a skillet with vegetable oil until golden and cheese melts.
- Slice and serve with salsa for a delicious finish.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the spices before adding to the beef.