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Ground Beef Quesadillas

Ground Beef Quesadillas

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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
These Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas feature a savory beef filling and gooey melted cheese tucked inside a crispy golden tortilla. So good and so easy to make!
Servings 6 quesadilllas
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ onion diced
  • ½ bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup water
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Add ground beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain excess grease if desired.
  3. Add the vegetables back in. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour water and stir until the mixture thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  5. Place a tortilla on a griddle or skillet. Sprinkle cheese over one half. Top with the ground beef mixture, then add more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
  6. Cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until the tortilla is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for about 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  7. Cut into wedges and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and quantities listed in the recipe. Actual values may vary depending on the brands used, substitutions made, and portion sizes served.
  • The griddle or skillet will get hotter as you cook each batch. Reduce the cooking time slightly for the later quesadillas to keep the tortillas from over-browning.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or pico de gallo for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving1 quesadillaCalories670 kcalCarbohydrates38 gProtein38 gFat40 gSaturated Fat18 gPolyunsaturated Fat2 gMonounsaturated Fat14 gTrans Fat1.5 gCholesterol100 mgSodium1250 mgPotassium500 mgFiber3 gSugar3 gVitamin A350 IUVitamin C12 mgCalcium550 mgIron4 mg

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