Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

These Cheesy Beef Quesadillas will satisfy anyone's Mexican craving! Super quick to put together, loaded with fresh ingredients and lots of bold flavors. Create that restaurant favorite right in your own home!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 8 ounce black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 4 teaspoon olive oil
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 8 ounce cheddar cheese (shredded, white or yellow)
• 1 lime (cut into wedges)
• 1 avocado (chopped)
• 2 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare beef: In a large skillet, over medium-high heat brown the beef, using a wooden spoon to break it into crumbles.
2. 2Combine toppings: Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes or until softened. Next, add taco seasoning, tomato paste, black beans and 1 tbsp of water. Cook on medium-low for about 5 minutes.
3. 3Build quesadillas: Warm a large non-stick pan over medium heat with one teaspoon of oil. Place 1 tortilla into the pan and sprinkle cheese on half, followed by the beef mixture, then finished with more cheese. Fold the tortilla over and lightly fry on both sides until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
4. 4Serve: Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with lime wedges and avocado or sour cream and salsa.