Quick Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

Quick Cheesy Beef Quesadillas ingredients

• 8 oz Lean ground beef
• 0.25 small Yellow onion
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 1.5 tbsp Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup Water
• 4 count Large flour tortillas
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar, or Mexican blend)
• 0.25 cup Salsa
• 2 tbsp Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Guacamole

How to make Quick Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

1. Cook the ground beef: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 8 oz lean ground beef and 1/4 finely diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is fully browned and the onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Season the beef: Drain off any excess fat from the skillet. Stir in the 1.5 tbsp taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well coated with seasoning. Remove the seasoned beef from the skillet and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.
3. Assemble and cook the first quesadilla: Return the clean skillet to medium heat. Place one large flour tortilla flat in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the 1.5 cups shredded cheese evenly over the entire tortilla. Spoon half of the seasoned ground beef onto one half of the cheese-covered tortilla. Place a second large flour tortilla directly on top, gently pressing down. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has begun to melt.
4. Flip and finish the first quesadilla: Carefully flip the entire quesadilla using a large spatula. Cook for another 3-5 minutes on the second side until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board.
5. Repeat for the second quesadilla: Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the remaining ingredients to make the second quesadilla.
6. Slice and serve: Let the quesadillas rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing each into 2 or 4 wedges using a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
7. Serve immediately with optional sides like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.

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