Description
Loaded Ground Beef Quesadillas are a flavor-packed comfort food, easy to prepare and customize. This dish features seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas, making it a delicious meal for any occasion. Perfect for beginners and a great way to clean out your fridge!
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Ground Beef (80/20)
1 small Yellow Onio
2 cloves Garlic
1 packet (1 oz) Taco Seasoning
1/4 cup Water
8–10 Flour Tortillas (10-inch)
2 cups Shredded Cheese Blend (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or Mexican blend)
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil or Butter
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat
- Sauté diced Yellow Onion and minced Garlic in the skillet for 4 minutes until soft, then combine with beef
- Stir in Taco Seasoning and Water, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes
- Assemble Quesadillas with cheese and beef filling on tortillas, fold in half
- Cook the Quesadillas in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brow
- Slice and serve warm with your favorite toppings
Notes
Avoid overfilling the quesadillas to prevent them from falling apart.
Medium heat is essential for achieving a crispy texture without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg