Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas, where gooey cheese meets seasoned ground beef and a hint of refried beans. These quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for quick weeknight dinners, satisfying lunches, or fun snacks at parties. With a crispy exterior and a melty filling, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. Plus, they’re customizable—add your favorite veggies or spices to make them truly your own. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that even picky eaters will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Bell Pepper
- 1/3 cup Finely Chopped White Onion
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper to taste
- 1/2 lb Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 1/3 cup Refried Beans
- 3 10-inch Flour Tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese (cheddar, pepperjack, or similar)
- Guacamole and Pico de Gallo for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the veggies are tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in ground beef and taco seasoning. Cook until the beef is browned (about 5 minutes), breaking it up as it cooks.
- Mix in the refried beans until well blended. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, place one tortilla and sprinkle half a cup of cheese on one side. Add half a cup of the beef mixture on top of the cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over and press gently with a spatula. Cook until browned (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook on the other side until crispy.
- Remove from heat, let cool briefly before slicing. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Serve hot with guacamole and pico de gallo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg