Taco Cheese Quesadillas
Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible Taco Cheese Quesadillas—where Tex-Mex flavors meet gooey, golden perfection! This quick and easy recipe combines seasoned ground beef, melty Mexican blend cheese, and a crispy tortilla exterior for the ultimate handheld treat. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these quesadillas come together in just 25 minutes, delivering restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen. They’re fully customizable too—top with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness! Whether served as a meal or an appetizer, these taco-style quesadillas are bound to please everyone at the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 0.5 pounds Ground beef
- 1 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
- 0.25 cups Water
- 1 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter
- 0.5 cups Sour cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cups Salsa (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles, until browned completely (about 5-7 minutes).
Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return the ground beef to the pan.
Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir well to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove from heat.
Place a tortilla on a clean surface and sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese evenly over half of it.
Layer about 1/4 of the cooked taco meat over the cheese, then sprinkle an additional tablespoon of cheese on top. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and taco meat.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil or butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place a quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and crisp.
Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the cooking process with the remaining quesadillas, adding more oil or butter to the pan as needed.
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm. Garnish with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.6 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.8 g | 279% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3747 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 77.2 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1266 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1075 mg | 23% | |
*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.
