Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and gooey goodness of these Ground Beef Quesadillas! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe combines crispy tortillas with savory ground beef and melted cheese for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Customize your quesadillas by adding your favorite toppings or sides, making them a versatile dish suitable for any occasion. With homemade taco seasoning elevating the flavor profile, these quesadillas are bound to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 batch homemade taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup water
- 4 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until fully browned.
- In a small bowl, mix all spices for the taco seasoning.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water into the cooked beef; simmer until thickened.
- Assemble quesadillas by layering cheese and the beef mixture on one half of each tortilla; fold over.
- Cook in a skillet with butter until golden brown and cheese melts, flipping halfway through.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with guacamole and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg