Ground Beef Quesadillas
Ground beef quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy tortillas filled with flavorful ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh veggies. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, delivering a satisfying crunch and cheesy goodness in every bite. Customize with your favorite toppings for a meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for dipping)
- 1/2 cup salsa (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping bell peppers and onions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté until softened.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning and a splash of water over the mixture; stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- On one half of each tortilla, layer cheese followed by the beef mixture, then fold over.
- Cook each quesadilla in a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from heat, slice into wedges, and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg