Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe: Quick, Flavorful, and Perfect for Any Meal
Looking for a quick, delicious, and satisfying meal? These Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are the perfect solution! Packed with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and a blend of spices, this recipe is easy to make and incredibly flavorful. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, these quesadillas are sure to impress. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a mouthwatering dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef (extra lean preferred)
- 350g shredded cheese blend
- 6 flour tortillas (8-inch diameter)
- 2 tbsp unsalted beef stock
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
Preparation:
Stage 1: Preheat your oven to 200°F to keep the quesadillas warm.
Stage 2: Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Stage 3: Combine ground beef with chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Add tomato paste and beef stock, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Stage 4: Remove the beef from the skillet and drain any excess oil.
Stage 5: Spread 2 cups of shredded cheese on one side of each tortilla. Save the remaining cheese.
Stage 6: Layer the cooked ground beef over the cheese, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Fold the tortilla in half to form a half-moon shape.
Stage 7: Working in batches, spray a pan with cooking spray and cook the quesadillas over medium-low heat for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Ensure they don’t burn.
Stage 8: Place cooked quesadillas on a baking sheet in the preheated oven to keep warm while cooking the remaining batches.
Stage 9: Cut each quesadilla in half and serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for extra flavor.
These Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any occasion. Try them today and let us know how they turned out in the comments below!
