Taco Quesadilla
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Taco Quesadilla
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A simple 4-ingredient dinner that's ready in about 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning (such as Old El Paso brand)
- ⅔ cup water (or the amount of water called for on your package of taco seasoning)
- 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas (“burrito size”)
- 3 cups grated sharp cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- Optional, for serving: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, diced red onion, sliced green onion
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off the excess grease and return the meat to the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 3-4 minutes (stirring often), until the sauce thickens.
- Preheat a flat griddle or a large skillet over medium heat. To prepare one quesadilla: Spread ¼ cup of cheese on half of a tortilla. Sprinkle with about ¼ - ½ cup of the taco meat. Add another layer of cheddar on top of the meat. Fold the tortilla over. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients to assemble additional quesadillas.
- Grease the griddle or large skillet. Cook the quesadillas over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove to a cutting board and allow the quesadilla to cool for a few minutes. Cut into triangles and serve.
Notes
- How to Cook in a Microwave: Assemble the quesadilla as instructed. Place on a microwave-safe plate and cook on HIGH until the cheese melts (about 1 minute).
- How to Cook in the Oven (perfect for feeding a crowd): Assemble the quesadillas as instructed. Brush each side with olive oil (or spritz with olive oil spray) -- this will help the outside get crispy and golden brown in the oven. Place the quesadillas on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a 450°F oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1quesadilla
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
790mg
(33%)
Potassium
317mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1009IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
414mg
(41%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 790mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1009IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 414mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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