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Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

Who else enjoys a delicious quesadilla? I just made these Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas for dinner, and they were a success! The perfect combination of melted cheese and flavorful meat.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Yield: 4

Materials

  • - 1 lb ground beef
  • - 8 large flour tortillas
  • - 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican blend or cheddar
  • - 1 onion finely chopped
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon cumin
  • - 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - Optional toppings: sour cream salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle a quarter of the cheese on half of the tortilla, followed by a quarter of the beef mixture, then top with another quarter of cheese. Fold the tortilla in half, pressing down lightly with a spatula.
  • Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.