Best Beef Quesadillas - Easy and Quick Recipe
About this recipe
These Best Beef Quesadillas are a quick and satisfying dish, perfect for lunch or dinner. With tender beef seasoned with spices and gooey cheese, they offer a delightful mix of crunch and softness in every bite.
The recipe is straightforward, making it easy to whip up a batch for a crowd or just a cozy night in.
Ingredient notes
- Use 10-inch (25cm) flour tortillas for the best results.
- You can use either Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese, grated.
Tips from Home Cooking Adventure’s video
- Cook the diced onion for about 5 minutes until softened before adding the garlic, which should cook for just 1 minute until fragrant.
- Crumble the ground beef as it cooks to ensure even cooking and texture.
- Make sure to cook the quesadillas on medium-low heat for about 2 minutes on each side to achieve a golden brown finish and melted cheese.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 10 servings.
- What type of cheese can I use in the quesadillas?
- You can use either Mozzarella or Cheddar cheese, grated.
- How long do I cook the ground beef?
- Cook the ground beef for about 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- What size tortillas should I use?
- Use 10-inch (25cm) flour tortillas for this recipe.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Home Cooking Adventure: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add ground beef to the pan, crumbling it while cooking.
- 5
Cook the beef for about 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- 6
Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Add tomato paste and stir to combine, then set the mixture aside.
- 8
Take a flour tortilla and add grated cheese over half of it.
- 9
Top the cheese with the cooked ground beef mixture.
- 10
Add more cheese on top of the beef, then fold the tortilla in half.
- 11
Heat about 1 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
- 12
Cook the quesadilla for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Home Cooking Adventure’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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