ground beef quesadillas
Ground beef quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that packs a flavorful punch with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party snack!
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Grater for cheese
- 4 Plates for serving
- 1 Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking
- salsa for serving, optional
- sour cream for serving, optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the beef mixture with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and remove from heat.
- Lay one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half with a mixture of both shredded cheeses.
- Add a portion of the ground beef mixture on top of the cheese, then fold the tortilla over.
- Cook until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Once all quesadillas are cooked, slice into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize your quesadillas by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
You can also use different types of cheese according to your preference.
For a spicier kick, add some jalapeños to the beef mixture.