Description
Looking for the best beef quesadillas? This easy, quick recipe is loaded with cheesy, crispy, and healthy flavors! Perfect for busy weeknights or simple snacks. These quesadillas are one of the best meal ideas for comfort and convenience – customizable and kid-friendly too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Lay out tortillas. Sprinkle cheese and beef mixture on half, then fold over.
- In a clean skillet, cook each quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Let rest briefly, slice into wedges, and garnish with cilantro. Serve with dips.
Notes
- Mix in beans or corn for extra flavor.
- Use different cheeses for variation.
- Reheat in skillet or air fryer for crispness.
- Make beef ahead and freeze in portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg