Description
Sizzling beef quesadillas from Mexico deliver a mouthwatering blend of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas. Spicy, cheesy layers promise a quick and satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 large flour tortillas
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Seasoning and Extras:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup diced onions
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
- Guacamole (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef and diced onions in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is fully cooked and onions are translucent, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Drain excess grease from the meat mixture, then return to pan and sprinkle with taco seasoning, stirring to coat thoroughly.
- Add recommended water amount from seasoning packet and simmer the meat mixture for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- Prepare a separate griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease the surface with cooking oil.
- Position a tortilla on the heated surface and distribute shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly on one half of the tortilla.
- Spread a generous layer of seasoned beef mixture over the cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully fold the tortilla in half, creating a half-moon shape, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom turns golden and crispy.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook the opposite side for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, let cool for one minute, then slice into triangular wedges.
- Serve immediately with accompaniments like sour cream, fresh salsa, and guacamole.
Notes
- Customize Cheese Blend by mixing different varieties like pepper jack or queso fresco for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Lower Carb Option by using low-carb tortillas or replacing tortillas with large lettuce leaves for a lighter, gluten-free alternative.
- Control Spice Level by adjusting taco seasoning quantity or using mild versions for kids or sensitive palates.
- Prep Ahead Strategy involves cooking beef mixture in advance and storing separately, allowing quick assembly during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg