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sliced stacked quesadillas on top of cutting board

Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

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These cheesy beef quesadillas make a great easy weeknight dinner. They are crispy, extra flavorful and made with only seven simple ingredients. 
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tortillas large
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp ketchup , sugar-free

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Start with tortillas. In a large skillet on medium-low heat, melt the ghee. Warm each side of the tortilla for about a minute. Once finished, fold.
  • Add ground beef, raise temperature to medium-high and fry till cooked and no longer red. Break large chunks with a wooden spoon, stir in ketchup, chili spice, salt. Mix well.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 F degrees. Start making quesadillas. First add cheese, top with beef mixture, add more cheese, gently fold.
  • Arrange all quesadillas on the baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven on the medium rack, fry for 10 minutes till golden and crispy.
  • Using a pizza cutter to slice in half.
  • Enjoy while still warm. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.

Notes

If using Siete tortillas, it’s important to prepare them by warming them first according to the package instructions. This will make them pliable; without this step, this recipe won’t work.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 626mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg
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