Description
Ground beef quesadillas are a delightful fusion of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas, offering a satisfying handheld meal perfect for any occasion. These versatile quesadillas are not only quick to prepare but also allow for customization with various ingredients, making them a family favorite. Enjoy every cheesy bite with your loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping bell peppers and onion into small pieces.
- Cook the beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet along with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Assemble the quesadillas by placing one tortilla on a clean surface. Spoon some beef mixture on one half and sprinkle with cheese before folding it over.
- Cook each folded quesadilla in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides (approximately 3 minutes per side).
- Serve hot by cutting into wedges and pairing with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg