Description
Deliciously cheesy and packed with flavor, these Spicy Beef Quesadillas are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying snack. Easy to make and customizable to your spice preference!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper
For the Quesadillas:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
For Serving:
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Cook beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion, garlic, and ground beef. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Season with taco seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble quesadillas: Lay a tortilla in a skillet. Sprinkle with cheese, beef mixture, and cilantro (if using). Fold the tortilla over.
- Cook quesadillas: Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: main course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg