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Beef Quesadilla Recipes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1 lb 450g lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or baby kale
  • 1 packet fajita seasoning or taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 flour tortillas 8-10 inches
  • Optional toppings: salsa sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Instructions
  • In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until it's browned and crumbly. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  • Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper to the skillet with the browned beef. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Stir in the spinach or baby kale and cook for another minute until wilted.
  • Sprinkle the fajita seasoning, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano over the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to let the spices meld into the filling.
  • In a separate skillet, warm each tortilla over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side. This will make them pliable for folding.
  • To assemble the quesadillas, place half of the beef and vegetable mixture on one side of each tortilla, then sprinkle with a generous amount of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
  • In the same skillet, cook the folded quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy, and the cheese has melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before cutting them into wedges. Serve with your choice of optional toppings.