Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
514 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe
Description
Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe starts by browning ground beef in a hot skillet, breaking it into smaller pieces for even cooking. The beef is seasoned with salt and taco seasoning, then combined with sautéed onions softened until translucent. Tomato paste is added for a concentrated tomato flavor and to moisten the filling slightly.
Separately, large flour tortillas are heated in a pan lightly oiled with a neutral cooking oil. One half of each tortilla is layered with shredded Mexican cheese, a spoonful of the beef mixture, and more cheese, then folded over. Cooking on both sides until golden brown melts the cheese and crisps the tortilla, providing contrasting textures of crispy exterior and gooey filling.
The resulting quesadillas are finely balanced between savory beef spiced with warm taco seasoning and creamy melted cheese, all wrapped in a toasted flour tortilla. They serve well as a satisfying lunch, dinner, or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion medium
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 8 oz Mexican cheese shredded
- 6 flour tortilla large
- 4 tbsp neutral cooking oil avocado or olive oil, generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat a large heavy bottomed skillet. Add in the Ground Beef and brown it, breaking it apart into smaller pieces as you go.
- Season the Beef with salt and taco seasoning. Next, add in the onion and sauté it until it's translucent.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook the mixture for a minute longer. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Preheat a separate pan with a bit of oil. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle half of it with cheese, followed by a spoonful of the ground Beef and a bit more cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook it on both sides until the cheese is melted and the quesadillas are golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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