Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Cheesy ground beef quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying dish that can be easily prepared at home. Here’s a simple recipe for you to enjoy:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa (plus extra for serving)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 8 large flour tortillas
- Cooking oil or butter for frying
Instructions:
1. Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Add Aromatics and Spices:
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the browned beef. Sauté until the onion is softened.
- Sprinkle ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the beef mixture. Stir well to combine and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
3. Prepare the Filling:
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. The heat from the beef mixture will melt the cheese, creating a delicious filling.
- Add salsa and chopped cilantro (if using) to the beef and cheese mixture. Mix well.
4. Assemble the Quesadillas:
- Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface.
- Spoon the beef and cheese mixture onto one half of each tortilla.
5. Fold and Cook:
- Fold the tortillas in half, creating a half-moon shape. Press down gently.
- In a separate skillet, heat a small amount of cooking oil or butter over medium heat.
- Place the filled tortillas in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
6. Serve:
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet, let them cool for a moment, and then cut them into wedges.
- Serve the cheesy ground beef quesadillas hot with extra salsa on the side.
Enjoy these cheesy and flavorful quesadillas as a quick and satisfying meal! You can also customize them by adding toppings like guacamole, sour cream, or diced tomatoes.