Beef Quesadillas
Beef quesadillas are a delicious fusion of savory ground beef, melted cheese, and sautéed vegetables, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings, these quesadillas deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, they’re sure to become a family favorite. Serve them with sour cream or salsa for an extra touch of deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 quesadillas) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sautéed onions and bell peppers (about 1 onion and 1 bell pepper)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Sour cream or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by finely chopping onions and bell peppers.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with cumin and chili powder, cooking until browned.
- Assemble quesadillas by placing cheese on one half of each tortilla, followed by the beef mixture and more cheese before folding.
- Grill each quesadilla in another skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot with sour cream or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg