Quesadilla & Meat Recipe
Make Quesadilla & Meat Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Meat Filling
Tortillas & Assembly
Method
Meat Filling
- 1
- 2
Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add cooked ground beef; cook until heated through and lightly browned.
- 5
Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute to bloom spices.
- 6
Pour in salsa and simmer 2-3 minutes; fold in shredded cheese until melted and well combined with the filling.
Tortillas & Assembly
- 7
- 8
Place a tortilla on the skillet; sprinkle with a light layer of shredded cheese.
- 9
Spoon a portion of the meat filling onto half of the tortilla; fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling.
- 10
Cook 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the tortilla is golden brown and cheese is melted.
- 11
Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 1 minute; slice into wedges and serve with salsa or sour cream if desired.
