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A plate of golden-brown quesadillas, filled with seasoned ground beef, sits on a wooden surface. The quesadillas are neatly arranged around a small white bowl of guacamole placed in the center of the plate.
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Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe

Skip restaurant versions, and learn how to make the best cheesy, savory, ground beef quesadilla recipe in30 minutes or less at home!
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: easy
Servings: 6 yields
Calories: 612kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Flour tortillas
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 1½ lb. Ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Red chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika1
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 8 oz 225g Cheddar cheese or any other cheese of your choice
  • Cilantro
  • 3-4 tablespoons Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Water/beef stock
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet or a pan, heat 2 tablespoon of oil. Add chopped onion and sauté over low heat for 4-5 minutes. Add crushed garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, cook, breaking it apart, for 6-7 minutes. Add tomato paste, seasoning and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add water/beef stock stir and cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn the heat off.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Brush each tortilla with 1 teaspoon of oi (only one side). Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese on one side of each tortilla. Sprinkle some ground beef mixture over the cheese, then some cilantro, and extra cheese. Fold tortilla over, place in the hot pan.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with guacamole or your favorite dipping.

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 612kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1170mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 4mg