Southwest Ground Beef Quesadillas
Southwest Ground Beef Quesadillas are a delicious, easy-to-make meal that brings vibrant flavors to your table. Filled with seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and gooey cheese, these quesadillas offer a satisfying crunch with every bite. Perfect for quick dinners, entertaining guests, or late-night snacks, this recipe is a versatile favorite that will impress everyone. Pair with your favorite dips for an extra burst of flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned (about 7 minutes), breaking it apart.
- Stir in taco seasoning and mix well. Add a splash of water if needed.
- On half of the tortillas, spoon the beef mixture and sprinkle cheese before folding them over.
- Clean the skillet, return it to medium heat, and lightly grease it. Cook each quesadilla for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Let them rest briefly before slicing into triangles. Serve with sour cream or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg