Ground Beef Cheesy Quesadillas
Crispy tortillas stuffed with taco-spiced beef and melted cheese; perfect with guacamole and sour cream.
Preparation Time ~
Cooking Time 40 min
Overall Time 40 min
Created By: Lily Chen
Category: Main Dishes
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Cuisine Type: Mexican
Output: 4 Serves
Dietary Options: ~
Ingredients
→ For the Quesadillas
- 01 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 02 1 batch Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 03 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 04 ½ cup water
- 05 4 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 06 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 07 1 tablespoon butter
- 08 Guacamole and sour cream for serving
→ For the Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 09 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 10 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 11 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 12 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 13 ½ teaspoon table salt
- 14 ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 15 ½ teaspoon oregano
Steps
Step 01
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Step 02
While the beef cooks, mix together all the spices for the Homemade Taco Seasoning in a small bowl.
Step 03
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the taco seasoning, tomato paste, and ½ cup water. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the beef is well coated. Remove from heat.
Step 04
Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle ¼ cup of cheese over one half of the tortilla. Spread some of the beef mixture evenly on top of the cheese. Sprinkle another ¼ cup of cheese over the beef. Fold the tortilla in half. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Step 05
Melt ½ teaspoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place two quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 2–4 minutes per side, until golden brown, crispy, and the cheese is fully melted. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
Step 06
Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with guacamole and sour cream.
Required Tools
- Large skillet
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Knife
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