Ground Beef Quesadillas
Ground Beef Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, combining sizzling ground beef, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas into a deliciously satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these quesadillas are easy to make and packed with flavor. Serve them hot with sour cream or salsa for an irresistible meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and measuring out spices.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until browned (about 6-8 minutes).
- Assemble the quesadillas by placing some beef mixture on one half of each tortilla, topping it with shredded cheese before folding it.
- In a non-stick pan over medium heat, add more olive oil if needed and cook each folded quesadilla until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Cut into triangles and serve hot with sour cream or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg