Beef Quesadilla Recipe: Juicy Flavors for Dinner
Cheesy, zesty beef wrapped in crispy whole wheat tortillas with smoky seasonings. Bold flavors, gooey cheese, and a hearty texture make this Mexican-inspired dish perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep ingredients: Gather all items and shred tortillas if needed
Sear ground beef: Heat skillet over medium-high; add beef, let crust 2 minutes before breaking into pieces
Season and brown: Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water; cook 5–7 minutes
Assemble base: Spread ½ cup cheese on each tortilla half, add ¼ beef mixture, then top with remaining cheese
Cook quesadillas: Melt butter in skillet; place folded quesadillas and press gently. Rotate until golden (4–5 minutes per side)
Finish and serve: Cool on cutting board, slice into 4 wedges, and serve
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 quesadilla
- Calories
- 280 calories
- Sugar Content
- 2g
- Sodium Content
- 400mg
- Fat Content
- 14g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 7g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 22g
- Fiber Content
- 2g
- Protein Content
- 18g
- Cholesterol Content
- 55mg
