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Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

Two halves of a golden-brown Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas, oozing melted cheese and savory ground beef filling, served on a white plate.
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Make quick and satisfying quesadillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces. Remove from heat.
  3. Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle one-fourth of the cheese over one half of the tortilla.
  4. Spoon one-fourth of the ground beef mixture over the cheese.
  5. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  6. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  7. Carefully place one or two quesadillas in the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  8. Remove from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup of diced green chilies to the beef mixture.
  • Use a medium-low heat setting to ensure the cheese melts completely before the tortilla burns.
  • You can assemble all quesadillas before cooking to speed up the final cooking process.

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