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25-Minute Ground Beef Quesadillas That Will Save Dinner Tonight

ground beef quesadillas
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Easy ground beef quesadillas made with seasoned beef, cheese, and flour tortillas. Cooked until crispy and melted, perfect for a quick family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil, for cooking
  • Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the garlic and ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper, and tomato sauce or salsa. Cook for 2 more minutes until the mixture is thick and flavorful.
  5. Lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle cheese over one half.
  6. Add a layer of the seasoned beef, then top with more cheese.
  7. Fold the tortilla over and repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  8. Heat a clean skillet or grill pan over medium heat and brush with a little butter or oil.
  9. Cook each quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy with melted cheese inside.
  10. Slice into wedges and serve hot with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Notes

  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Serve immediately for best crispiness.

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