Beef Quesadillas

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°F (to keep quesadillas warm between batches).

Cook beef

1. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 3

   Add ground beef and all spices: chili powder, chipotle, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).

3. 4

   Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring and breaking apart beef until fully browned.

   10 min
4. 5

   Stir in tomato paste and beef broth. Cook 1–2 minutes more. Remove beef from pan and set aside. Drain grease if needed.

   2 min

Assemble quesadillas

1. 6

   Sprinkle about ⅓ cup shredded cheese on half of each tortilla.

2. 7

   Top with an even layer of beef mixture.

3. 8

   Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the beef, then fold tortillas in half to form half-moon shapes.

Cook quesadillas

1. 9

   Wipe out the skillet and heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium-low heat.

2. 10

   Cook 2 quesadillas at a time for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy and cheese is melted.

   2 min
3. 11

   Keep cooked quesadillas warm on a baking sheet in the oven.

4. 12

   Repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more oil as needed.

Serve

1. 13

   Cut each quesadilla in half to make 12 pieces.

2. 14

   Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.