Beef Quesadillas Recipe
Crispy, cheesy beef quesadillas packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and optional spicy additions. A classic Mexican-inspired dish that's quick, versatile, and satisfying for lunch, dinner, or game-day snacking. Perfect for home cooks seeking a crowd-pleasing meal that can be customized to individual tastes.
Equipment
- Large skillet or griddle
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Plate for serving
Ingredients
- For Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 lean
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Quesadillas
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Brown Ground Beef
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat
- Add ground beef, breaking into small pieces
- Cook until no pink remains (8-10 minutes)
- Drain excess fat if needed
- Season Beef
- Add diced onions, garlic
- Stir in taco seasoning
- Cook for additional 2-3 minutes
- Remove beef mixture from pan
- Assemble Quesadillas
- Wipe skillet clean
- Place tortilla in skillet
- Sprinkle cheese on half of tortilla
- Add beef mixture
- Fold tortilla in half
- Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden
- Serve
- Cut into wedges
- Plate and serve immediately
Notes
Can substitute ground turkey for beef
Add jalapeños for extra heat
Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole
Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days
Freezer-friendly: Wrap individually before freezing
Add jalapeños for extra heat
Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole
Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days
Freezer-friendly: Wrap individually before freezing