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Ground Beef Quesadillas

Satisfy Your Cravings with Ground Beef Quesadillas Today

Ground Beef Quesadillas are a quick and customizable Tex-Mex delight that are perfect for satisfying your cravings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can swap for turkey or chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Enchilada sauce can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Mild cheddar can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Mozzarella can also be used.
Tortillas
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas can be used for a gluten-free option.
Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Green onions can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used for a healthier option.
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Olive oil or avocado oil can be used.

Equipment

  • heavy skillet
  • non-stick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it sizzles until browned. Drain any excess fat, then stir in tomato paste along with your favorite seasonings. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  2. Lay out your flour tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly spread a layer of grated sharp cheddar cheese and then add a generous scoop of the seasoned beef mixture. Top with Monterey Jack cheese before placing another tortilla on top.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, adding a drizzle of cooking oil. Carefully place the filled tortillas in the skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown. Use a spatula to gently flip them over, cooking for an additional 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  4. Once golden-brown, remove them from the skillet and let rest for about 1 minute on a cutting board before slicing.
  5. Slice the quesadillas into wedges and present them on a platter. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use a heavy cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution. Allow the quesadillas to rest briefly to prevent sogginess. For best results, reheat in a skillet or air fryer.

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