Description
Learn how to make delicious cheese beef quesadillas with this easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, click here to get cooking now!
Ingredients
- 1/2 Tablespoon (7 ml) olive oil
- 1 lb. (454 g) ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) diced bell pepper (about 1/2 large bell pepper)
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) taco seasoning (storebought or homemade)
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 cups (400 g) shredded cheese
Instructions
- Set your oven to 200 degrees to preheat.
- Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces across the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is browned. Turn over, crumble further, then incorporate the diced onions and bell peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender. Remove any extra grease from the pan.
- Evenly distribute the taco seasoning over the mixture, then pour in the water and tomato sauce. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is slightly thick. Transfer the beef mixture to a plate.
- Clean the skillet and return it to medium heat. Add a small amount of vegetable oil to coat the pan. Lay a tortilla in the skillet, then scatter about 1 cup of cheese evenly over it. Cook until the cheese begins to melt, approximately 2 minutes.
- Place a quarter of the prepared filling on one half of the tortilla, then fold the cheesy side over the beef side using a spatula. Press down with the spatula so the cheese melts into the beef on both sides. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, flip, and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes if necessary.
- Take it out of the skillet and place it on a cooling rack in the 200 degree oven to maintain warmth. Repeat the process with the remaining quesadillas.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce the amount of grease in the filling.
- Try using a variety of colored bell peppers for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
- Experiment with different types of cheese like Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a unique twist.
