Easy Ground Beef Quesadillas
These Easy Ground Beef Quesadillas are a perfect weeknight meal that comes together quickly. With seasoned ground beef and melted cheese tucked inside crispy tortillas, they make for a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Grater for cheese
- 1 Plates for serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- optional toppings sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, for about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until everything is well combined. Remove from heat.
- Lay out four tortillas on a clean surface. Divide the beef mixture evenly among the tortillas, leaving space at the edges.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the beef mixture on each tortilla.
- Top with the remaining tortillas to create quesadilla sandwiches.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat. Place two quesadillas in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Once cooked, remove from the skillet and cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Feel free to add other ingredients to the filling, such as bell peppers or jalapeños, for extra flavor.
These quesadillas can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a quick meal.