Description
Mexican ground beef quesadillas deliver crispy, melted cheese perfection between tortillas. Rich flavors and simple ingredients combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil or butter (for cooking)
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked and no pink remains, then eliminate excess grease.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the meat, stirring thoroughly, and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to enhance flavor profile.
- Position one tortilla on a clean surface, creating a foundation layer with shredded cheese, then distribute seasoned beef evenly across the tortilla.
- Generously sprinkle additional cheese over the meat, ensuring complete coverage, then carefully place a second tortilla on top.
- Warm a large skillet with a thin coating of olive oil or butter, maintaining medium-high temperature for optimal browning.
- Carefully transfer the assembled quesadilla into the heated skillet, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until exterior turns golden and crisp with melted cheese interior.
- Repeat the assembly and cooking process for remaining quesadillas, maintaining consistent heat and cooking technique.
- Remove from skillet, allow brief cooling, then slice into triangular wedges using a sharp knife.
- Serve immediately alongside preferred accompaniments such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for enhanced dining experience.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Adjust the spice level by choosing mild or hot taco seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prevent soggy quesadillas by ensuring the ground beef is well-drained and not too watery before assembling.
- Enhance flavor by adding diced onions, bell peppers, or jalapeños to the beef mixture for extra texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg