Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

Here’s a tasty and easy Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas recipe, perfect for a quick meal or snack. They’re packed with seasoned beef and melty cheese for a delicious combo!

Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Ground Beef Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
  • ¼ cup water or beef broth
• For the Quesadillas:
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil for frying
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or chopped cilantro

Instructions:

1. Cook the Ground Beef:
   • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
   • Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
   • Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato paste (if using). Add water or beef broth and stir. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
2. Prepare the Quesadillas:
   • Heat a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly butter or oil one side of each tortilla.
   • Place one tortilla, buttered side down, in the skillet. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla, add a few spoonfuls of the cooked ground beef mixture on top, then add more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
3. Cook the Quesadillas:
   • Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
4. Serve:
   • Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or chopped cilantro.

Enjoy your delicious Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas as a meal or snack!