Description
A simple and tasty recipe for beef quesadillas, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper, cook until soft.
- Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned.
- Place a tortilla in a clean skillet and spread half the beef mixture on one side.
- Sprinkle cheese over the beef and fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Add jalapeños for extra spice.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg