Description
Sizzling Mexican beef quesadillas deliver a flavor-packed punch of savory goodness. Melted cheese, spiced ground beef, and crispy tortillas combine for a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 8 large flour tortillas
- Optional: salsa
- Optional: sour cream
- Optional: guacamole
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with olive oil over moderate temperature, then gently sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until they become translucent and tender.
- Introduce ground beef into the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking thoroughly until the meat turns a rich brown color with no pink remaining.
- Enhance the meat mixture by sprinkling in aromatic chili powder, earthy cumin, and seasoning with salt and pepper, allowing the spices to meld for approximately two minutes before removing from heat.
- Lay a tortilla flat on a clean work surface, creating a base layer with the seasoned beef mixture and generously covering with shredded cheese.
- Crown the beef and cheese layer with a second tortilla, pressing gently to ensure a secure seal.
- Return the skillet to moderate heat, carefully transferring the assembled quesadilla and cooking until the bottom tortilla transforms into a crisp, golden-brown surface.
- Flip the quesadilla with a spatula, continuing to cook the opposite side until achieving an equally enticing golden crispness.
- Transfer the finished quesadilla to a cutting board, slicing into triangular wedges for easy serving.
- Accompany the quesadillas with classic Mexican condiments such as fresh salsa, cool sour cream, or creamy guacamole for an authentic and delightful dining experience.
Notes
- Keep ingredients chopped uniformly for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the quesadilla.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a lighter, healthier version of the dish.
- Allow meat mixture to cool slightly before assembling quesadillas to prevent soggy tortillas and maintain crispy exterior.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Mexican blend for enhanced flavor profiles and added excitement to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg