Ground Beef Quesadillas
A flavorful and satisfying dish that combines seasoned ground beef with melty cheese and crispy tortillas. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef to avoid excessive grease.
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 each bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon chili powder Adjust according to taste.
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas Whole wheat or corn tortillas can be used as alternatives.
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix) Feel free to experiment with different cheeses.
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil For frying the tortillas.
Optional Toppings
- sour cream For serving.
- guacamole For serving.
- salsa For serving.
- jalapeños For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add one tablespoon of cooking oil.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they become tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat and sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and add the frozen corn. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the beef mixture from the skillet and set aside.
Cooking
- Wipe out the skillet and return it to medium heat. Add another tablespoon of cooking oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly on one half of the tortilla.
- Spoon some of the beef mixture on top of the cheese, then sprinkle a bit more cheese on top of the filling.
- Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and let it rest for a minute before slicing.
- Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
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Notes
Slice each quesadilla into wedges for easy sharing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Allow guests to customize with bowls of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.