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Savory beef and cheese quesadillas with fresh herbs on a white plate.

Taco Quesadillas

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican, tex-mex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 515 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 6 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 3 cups grated cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
  • Optional toppings: sour cream guacamole, salsa, diced red onion, sliced green onion

Instructions
 

  • Brown the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it's no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
    Cooked ground beef in a white skillet, ready for recipes or meal prep.
  • Season the meat: Return the beef to the skillet, mix in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens, stirring often.
    Ground beef being cooked with spices in a white frying pan on a white marble countertop, ready for a savory recipe.
  • Heat the griddle: Warm up a flat griddle or large skillet over medium heat for the quesadillas.
  • Assemble the quesadillas: Lay out a tortilla, sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese on one half, add 1/4 - 1/2 cup of the taco meat, and top with more cheese. Fold the tortilla over to close.
    Shredded cheddar cheese, cooked ground beef, and tortilla on a marble cutting board for homemade tacos.
  • Cook until crisp: Place the quesadilla on the griddle, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve: Let the quesadilla cool slightly, then cut into wedges. Serve with your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 29gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 656mgFiber: 1g
Keyword ground beef quesadillas, taco quesadillas
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