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Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

These cheesy ground beef quesadillas are a quick and easy meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with flavor and customizable to your liking, they're sure to be a hit!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 quesadillas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef I use extra lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted beef stock/broth or low sodium or regular
  • 12 ounces shredded cheese blend divided (about 3 cups. I used a combination of cheddar, Monterey jack and pizza mozzarella)
  • 6 flour tortillas about 7 to 8 inches in diameter each
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to grease pan (about 2 teaspoons of oil per batch)
  • Salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and seasonings. Cook until beef is browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and beef stock/broth and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove beef from the pan and drain excess grease.
  4. Distribute 2 cups of cheese among all tortillas.
  5. Distribute ground beef on top of cheese. Then sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese on top of ground beef. Fold over each tortilla.
  6. Heat about 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat.
  7. Place two quesadillas in the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side.
  8. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Transfer to oven to keep warm.
  9. Repeat process to cook remaining quesadillas.
  10. Cut each quesadilla in half and serve with desired toppings.

Notes

Adjust the amount of spices to your preference for a milder or spicier flavor.