Description
Deliciously crispy quesadillas filled with savory ground beef and melted cheese, perfect for busy nights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salsa, for serving
- Guacamole, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the veggies. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Cook the beef. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning. Season with a little salt and pepper as needed.
- Drain if necessary. If there’s excess grease, carefully spoon it off.
- Cool slightly. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture sit for a few minutes.
- Assemble. Wipe out the skillet if it’s very oily. Place a tortilla in the skillet over medium heat. Layer half the tortilla with some beef mixture and a generous sprinkle of cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
- Toast until golden. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is crisp and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat and serve. Make the remaining quesadillas the same way. Slice into wedges and serve with salsa and guacamole.
Notes
Don’t overload the filling for best results. Use cheese to help hold everything together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican