Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

These Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are packed with seasoned beef, beans, and
two types of melted cheese. They're crispy, cheesy, and perfect for a quick
meal!

Servings: 6

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Total Time
35 minutes

Course:

Sandwich

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Beef quesadillas

Instructions

1 In a small bowl, mix together cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt,
onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Set aside.
2 Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped
onion and red bell pepper, sautéing until softened and lightly browned. Add the
ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it browns.
3 Once the beef is fully browned, sprinkle the spice blend over it and stir to
combine. Add the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
4 Pour in the water or beef broth and stir. Add cornstarch and mix well. Stir in
the drained black beans and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly. The
filling should be moist but without excess liquid. Remove from heat and let it
cool slightly.
5 Wipe the skillet clean and lightly spray with oil. Place a tortilla in the pan
with the heat off. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese on one half, followed by
about 1/2 cup of the beef mixture, a few jalapeño slices (if using), and then
1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
6 Turn the heat to medium and cook the quesadilla for a few minutes on each side
until golden and crisp. The cheese should be melted and the tortilla lightly
browned.
7 Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
8 Slice and serve hot.

Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

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