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.