Here’s a simple, cheesy ground beef quesadilla recipe you can make quickly! 🧀🌮
🍳 Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadilla
Ingredients (makes 2 quesadillas):
- 1/2 lb (225g) ground beef
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 flour tortillas (medium size)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- Optional: diced tomatoes, bell peppers, or jalapeños
🥄 Instructions
- Cook the beef:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add olive oil (if using) and sauté onions until soft.
- Add ground beef, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Assemble quesadillas:
- Lay a tortilla flat. Sprinkle cheese, then spread cooked beef evenly on top.
- Add optional veggies if desired.
- Sprinkle a little more cheese and cover with a second tortilla.
- Cook the quesadilla:
- Heat a clean skillet over medium heat.
- Place the assembled quesadilla in the skillet.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing slightly, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese melts.
- Serve:
- Slice into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
💡 Tips:
- Use medium-low heat if the tortilla browns too fast before the cheese melts.
- For extra gooeyness, add more cheese inside and on top while cooking.
- You can also toast in an oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes for multiple quesadillas at once.
If you want, I can give a 5-minute “super cheesy beef quesadilla hack” that makes it extra gooey and crispy every time.
Do you want me to share that trick?
