Description
Savor the mouthwatering goodness of Beef & Cheese Quesadillas, a delightful dish that combines seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables all grilled to crispy perfection. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—but also offers customizable options to suit your taste. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or satisfying late-night snacks, these quesadillas are sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy them with your favorite dips and sides for an unforgettable meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Sour cream and salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook ground beef with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes) then remove from heat.
- Layer beef mixture and cheese on one half of each tortilla; fold over.
- Clean the skillet and cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let rest for a minute before slicing into wedges; serve with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg