Beef Quesadilla
Beef quesadilla — seasoned ground beef and melted cheese in crispy tortilla. Tex-Mex classic. Quick weeknight meal.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
22 min
Servings
4
Calories
735 cal
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- Beef400 g
- Cheese1 cup
- Tortilla2
- Lettuce2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Onion1 medium
- Mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef400 g
- Cheese1 cup
- Tortilla2
- Lettuce2 cups
- Tomato2 medium
- Onion1 medium
- Mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion + 1 tablespoon taco seasoning + ¼ cup water. Simmer until thick. Drain.
- 2
Heat large dry skillet over medium heat. Place 1 large flour tortilla in pan.
- 3
Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar + Monterey Jack) over half.
- 4
Top with ½ cup beef mixture, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro. More cheese on top.
- 5
Fold empty half over. Cook 3 min per side until deep golden and cheese melted.
- 6
Rest 30 sec. Cut into 3 wedges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Drain beef fat.
- 2.Dry pan.
- 3.Cheese both sides of filling.
- 4.Rest before cutting.
🔬 Why It Works
Beef quesadillas succeed when the beef is properly seasoned and drained, the cheese melts uniformly, and the tortilla is crispy. Quick weeknight meal that satisfies.
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