Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCesar's Old MexicoCheese Quesadilla Recipe

Cheese Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by Cesar's Old Mexico
Time30m
Serves4

Ground beef, beans, shredded chicken with red sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  2. 2

    Prepare Filling

    In a bowl, mix the cooked ground beef with refried beans, shredded chicken, and red sauce. Stir until well combined.

Assembling Quesadillas

  1. 3

    Layer Ingredients

    Lay one flour tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the filling mixture over the cheese, then top with another 1/4 cup of cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.

  2. 4

    Cook Quesadilla

    In a clean skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, carefully place the folded quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Serving

  1. 5

    Slice and Serve

    Once cooked, remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve warm with additional red sauce on the side for dipping.

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