Southwest Ground Beef Quesadillas
Southwest Ground Beef Quesadillas are a flavorful treat that brings the taste of the Southwest to your table. Packed with seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and a melty blend of cheeses, these quesadillas are perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. With a crispy exterior and gooey filling, they can be easily customized to suit your palate. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a delicious meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Southwest spice blend (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in the Southwest spice blend and mix well.
- On each tortilla, layer cheese followed by the beef mixture and top with more cheese before folding.
- Cook each quesadilla in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg