Easy Beef Quesadillas
These Easy Beef Quesadillas are a great meal for busy weeknight dinners or for quick lunches. Quick, simple and delicious. You can't go wrong with quesadillas. Kid friendly and meal prep friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup onion small diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch chipotle powder or cayenne
- 6 medium flour tortillas 10" tortillas
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheese cheddar, quesadilla or your favorite cheese
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat add the ground beef and onions. Cook, crumbling up the meat as it cooks. Season with all of the spices and cook until done. Add in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Strain off the grease. Set aside.
- Lay out one tortilla, sprinkle over a little cheese, add ⅓ of the meat, top with more cheese. Place another tortilla on top. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Heat a separate large skillet over medium heat. Drizzle in a small amount of oil. Place one quesadilla in the skillet, swirl around to cover the tortilla with the oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned. Drizzle a small amount of oil on the top tortilla, flip and cook until browned.
- Remove from the pan and continue with the remaining quesadillas. Using oil as needed. Cut into 4 pieces and serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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