This Beef and Cheese Quesadillas recipe is a quick and delicious meal featuring seasoned ground beef and melted cheese folded inside warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, these quesadillas are served with salsa and sour cream for added flavor.
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Quesadillas
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
To Serve
Salsa
Sour cream
Instructions
Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat to keep the quesadillas from becoming greasy.
Season the Beef: Stir in the taco seasoning and cook the mixture for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to develop flavor.
Prepare the Quesadilla: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the pan, then sprinkle half of the tortilla surface with shredded cheese and spoon on a portion of the beef mixture.
Cook Until Golden and Melted: Fold the tortilla in half over the fillings. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the tortilla turns golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
Repeat Process: Repeat the layering, folding, and cooking process with the remaining tortillas and filling until all quesadillas are cooked.
Serve: Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with salsa and sour cream on the side.
Notes
Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and allow easy flipping.
Feel free to add additional fillings like chopped bell peppers or jalapeños for extra flavor and heat.
Substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to cater to dietary needs.
To make the quesadillas crispier, press them gently with a spatula while cooking.
Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness.
