Beef Quesadillas
Beef quesadillas are a quick and satisfying dish that combines juicy ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and colorful veggies, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these quesadillas are sure to impress with their rich flavors and delightful texture. Serve with sour cream and salsa for an irresistible meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1/2 cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the beef; sauté until softened.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture and cook for another 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in half of the cheese until melted, creating a gooey filling.
- Spread the beef-cheese mixture onto one half of each tortilla and fold them over.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and grill each folded tortilla until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg