Ground Beef Quesadilla Recipe
Sizzling ground beef folded in a crispy tortilla with melted cheese and fresh toppings, perfect for a savory bite.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the onion and bell pepper into small pieces.
- 2
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 3
Season the Beef
Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined.
- 4
Assemble the Quesadillas
Place a tortilla in the skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add a portion of the beef mixture on top of the cheese, then fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- 5
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 6
Serve
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.
