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Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe

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This Ground Beef Quesadillas recipe features savory seasoned ground beef and melted Mexican cheese folded into warm flour tortillas. Perfectly pan-cooked to achieve a crispy golden exterior with a gooey cheesy interior, these quesadillas make a quick and satisfying meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

For the Ground Beef Mixture

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 tsp salt, adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

For the Quesadillas

  • 8 oz Mexican cheese, shredded
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 4 tbsp oil, avocado or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Preheat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook it, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully browned and no longer pink.
  2. Season and Sauté Onion: Season the browned beef with salt and taco seasoning. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until the onion becomes translucent and soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste to the beef and onions mixture and cook for another minute to combine the flavors. Then remove the skillet from heat.
  4. Prepare Quesadillas: Heat a separate non-stick pan over medium heat and add a small amount of oil. Place one flour tortilla in the pan and evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over half of the tortilla. Spoon a portion of the ground beef mixture on top of the cheese, then add a little more cheese on top of the beef.
  5. Cook Quesadillas: Fold the tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Serve: Remove the quesadilla from the pan, cut into wedges if desired, and serve immediately while hot and gooey.

Notes

  • Adjust the salt and taco seasoning according to your taste preference.
  • Use a non-stick pan or a well-seasoned skillet to prevent sticking when cooking quesadillas.
  • For extra crispiness, cook the quesadillas on medium-low heat to allow the cheese to melt fully without burning the tortilla.
  • Leftover ground beef mixture can be refrigerated and used in other Mexican dishes like tacos or burritos.
  • Substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas for dietary preferences.

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