Here’s a quick, cheesy Beef Quesadilla recipe — crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal 🌮🧀🥩
Beef Quesadillas
Serves: 2–4
Time: 20–25 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Mexican blend)
- 4–6 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
Optional extras:
- Diced bell peppers
- Corn kernels
- Jalapeños or chili flakes
- Fresh coriander (cilantro)
- Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Cook beef
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and onion softened. Drain excess fat. - Season
Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Optional: add peppers or corn. Remove from heat. - Assemble quesadillas
Place a tortilla on a clean pan or griddle. Sprinkle half with cheese, then beef mixture, then more cheese. Fold the tortilla over. - Cook
Heat 1 tsp oil or butter over medium heat. Cook quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas. - Serve
Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or a simple salad.
Tips
- Use medium heat so tortillas get crisp without burning.
- Add a little cream cheese or shredded mozzarella for extra gooeyness.
- For meal prep, cool and wrap quesadillas individually — reheat in oven or skillet.
I can also give you a slow-cooker beef filling version, sheet-pan quesadillas, or a low-carb / keto-friendly version with low-carb tortillas.
Do you want me to do one of those?
