Craving a quick and satisfying meal? Look no further than this 15-Minute Cheesy Beef Quesadilla. Packed with flavor and gooey cheese, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, lunch ideas for kids, or even a cheesy snack for parties.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a flavorful cheese blend)
Sour cream
Guacamole
Fresh salsa
Chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, and no pink remains.
Once the beef is cooked, sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat. Stir until the seasoning is evenly distributed, allowing it to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In the same skillet, keep the heat on medium. Place one tortilla in the skillet. On one half of the tortilla, spread a generous amount of the beef mixture followed by a handful of shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
Cook the quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on one side, or until it’s golden brown and crispy. Carefully flip it over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden brown.
Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Let it cool for a minute before slicing into wedges. Repeat the cooking process for the remaining tortillas.
Arrange the quesadilla wedges on a plate and serve with your choice of sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and cilantro.
