Beef and Cheese Quesadilla

This Beef and Cheese Quesadilla is simply irresistible and now it’s a favourite in my kitchen!

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4. Corn and Black Bean Quesadillas
5. Brisket Quesadillas with Mango Barbecue Sauce

Everytime I make this Beef and Cheese Quesadilla it makes me happy! The best snack ever!

Prep Time: 10 minutes – Cook Time: 15-20 minutes – Servings: 4

Ingredients For Beef and Cheese Quesadilla:

4 Large flour tortillas

1 lb. Ground beef

½ Large onion sliced thinly

1 Packet of taco seasoning

¼ C. Water

¼ C. Taco sauce

2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese

2 Tbsp. Butter

How To Make Beef and Cheese Quesadilla:

Step 1. Cook the ground beef and onion over medium high heat until completely browned and the onion has softened. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2. Add the taco seasoning and water to the ground beef and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add taco seasoning:

Then add water:

Step 3. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4. Place one large flour tortilla in the skillet and top with ½ cup of cheese.

Step 5. Add ½ of the meat mixture to the tortilla and sprinkle with another ½ cup of cheese.

And,

Step 6. Place an additional flour tortilla on top. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the tortilla on the bottom is browned and crispy, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet.

Step 7. Repeat steps 3-6 to make a second large quesadilla.

Step 8. Slice and serve topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro for garnish.

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Beef and Cheese Quesadilla

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

4.5 from 18 votes

Review Recipe

Ingredients 

• 4 Large flour tortillas
• 1 lb. Ground beef
• ½ Large onion sliced thinly
• 1 Packet of taco seasoning
• ¼ C. Water
• ¼ C. Taco sauce
• 2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbsp. Butter

Follow Sweet Pea's Kitchen

Instructions

• Cook the ground beef and onion over medium high heat until completely browned and the onion has softened. Drain any excess fat.
• Add the taco seasoning and water to the ground beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Place one large flour tortilla in the skillet and top with ½ cup of cheese.
• Add ½ of the meat mixture to the tortilla and sprinkle with another ½ cup of cheese.
• Place an additional flour tortilla on top. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the tortilla on the bottom is browned and crispy, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet.
• Repeat steps 3-6 to make a second large quesadilla.
• Slice and serve topped with sour cream and chopped cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 784kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g

Author: Marta

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