Description
Ground beef quesadillas are a quick and satisfying dish that perfectly combines crispy tortillas with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and colorful veggies. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, these quesadillas are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With every bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of flavors that make these quesadillas an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup salsa (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp taco seasoning (or cumin and chili powder)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the bell pepper and onion.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning, chopped onion, and sliced bell pepper to the meat; stir for about two minutes until well combined.
- On a tortilla, spread a portion of the meat mixture on one half, sprinkle with cheese, fold over, and press down gently.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet; cook each quesadilla until golden brown on both sides (about three minutes per side).
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg