Description
Warm, crispy tortillas wrapped around juicy, taco-seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2–3 Tbsp homemade)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup salsa (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
- 8 medium flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1–2 Tbsp oil or butter
- Optional add-ins: diced onions, sliced jalapeños, black beans, corn, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink (about 6–8 minutes).
- Carefully drain excess grease.
- Return beef to the skillet. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and well coated.
- Stir in salsa and cook another 1–2 minutes.
- Lay out tortillas, sprinkle cheese over half, add a spoonful of beef, then top with more cheese. Fold over.
- Heat a small amount of butter/oil in the skillet. Cook quesadilla 2–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let sit 1 minute, then cut into wedges.
Notes
For extra crispiness, drain the beef well and use thicker salsa to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican