Low Carb Beef Quesadillas
Satisfy your cravings for Mexican-inspired comfort food with these Low Carb Beef Quesadillas—a flavorful, protein-packed meal that's perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles. This recipe combines seasoned ground beef, sautéed bell peppers, and onions, layered with melted cheddar cheese between golden, crispy low-carb tortillas. Infused with bold spices like cumin and chili powder, the beef filling is bursting with flavor, while creamy sour cream and fresh cilantro make the perfect finishing touches. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, these quesadillas are ideal for a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Enjoy all the decadence of quesadillas with none of the carb overload!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 4 pieces Low-carb tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 small Yellow onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Start by dicing the red bell pepper and small yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell pepper and onion, and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it is browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine the spices with the beef and vegetables. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Remove the beef mixture from the skillet and set it aside. Clean out the skillet with a paper towel and return it to the stove over medium heat.
Place a low-carb tortilla on the skillet and evenly sprinkle a portion of the shredded cheddar cheese on one half of the tortilla.
Spoon a quarter of the beef mixture over the cheese, then sprinkle additional cheese on top of the beef.
Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and press down gently. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm. Top with sour cream and a sprinkling of fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.6 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.1 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 3543 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.3 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 131.2 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1458 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1926 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
