Description
A hot and crispy beef quesadilla filled with seasoned ground beef and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or game days.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for flavor)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 large tortillas (flour)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa, for serving
- Guacamole, for serving
- Oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Brown the beef. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat. Carefully spoon off or drain the extra grease to keep the filling rich but not oily.
- Cook the vegetables. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes, stirring, until softened.
- Season the mixture. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust.
- Set filling aside. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer filling to a bowl.
- Heat a clean skillet. Place a skillet back over medium heat and add a small amount of oil.
- Build the quesadilla. Lay down one tortilla, sprinkle on cheese, add beef mixture, then more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.
- Toast until crisp. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Repeat and serve. Make remaining quesadillas, slice, and serve hot with salsa and guacamole.
Notes
Drain the beef well to avoid soggy quesadillas. Use medium heat for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican