Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Crispy Ground Beef Quesadilla! This recipe brings together seasoned ground beef, two types of gooey cheese, and fresh ingredients like diced avocado and corn, all nestled within perfectly crisp tortillas. Ideal for busy weeknights or fun gatherings, these quesadillas are not only easy to make but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. Finished in just 22 minutes, they’re a hit with both kids and adults alike. Serve them hot with your favorite dips like guacamole or salsa for an unforgettable meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (90/10 grind)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 medium white onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 15 oz can black beans (drained)
- 8 oz can corn kernels (drained)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
- 8 flour tortillas
- Cooking spray or vegetable oil
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Shred the cheeses and dice the onion and avocado. Drain the beans and corn; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef while seasoning with salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and taco seasoning until cooked through.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and water; cook for an additional two minutes.
- Mix in black beans; combine well and set aside.
- Wipe down the skillet and add cooking spray or oil over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and on one half, layer some cheese(s), beef mixture, corn, avocado, and more cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook each side until crispy and heated through. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Serve hot with guacamole or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg