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20-minute cheesy beef quesadillas with melted cheese and seasoned ground beef

20-Minute Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salsa and sour cream for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes, breaking up the meat, until browned and the onion is soft.
  2. Stir in the spices and cook 1 minute more until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl and wipe the skillet.
  3. Spread butter on one side of each tortilla. Place butter-side down in the skillet over medium heat.
  4. Sprinkle cheese over half of each tortilla, spoon beef over the cheese, then top with a little more cheese. Fold in half.
  5. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until deep golden and the cheese is fully melted.
  6. Rest 1 minute, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa and sour cream.

Notes

Low-moisture Monterey Jack melts better than pre-shredded blends — shred it yourself if you can.