Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

These easy Ground Beef Quesadillas are a kid favorite on busy weeknights. Loaded with seasoned beef, sauteed peppers, onions, and cheese, these beef quesadillas come together in 30 minutes or less.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (about 1/2 large bell pepper)
• 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning (storebought or homemade)
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 4 cups shredded Chihuahua cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the beef, spreading it out into smaller chunks across the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned on the bottom. Flip, breaking up into smaller pieces, then add the onions and peppers and continue to saute another 3-4 minutes, or until beef is cooked through and veggies are softened. Drain any excess grease off the pan.
3. 3Sprinkle evenly with taco seasoning, then add the water and tomato sauce. Stir until well combined and just slightly thickened. Remove the beef mixture to a plate.
4. 4Wipe out the skillet and place over medium heat. Melt a dollop of butter in the pan, swirling it so it covers the edges. Place a tortilla in the pan, then sprinkle evenly with about 1 cup of cheese. Heat until the cheese is just starting to melt, about 2 minutes.
5. 5Add a quarter of the filling mixture to one half of the tortilla, then use a spatula to lift the cheesy side over top of the beef side. Use a spatula to press down, so the cheese melts into the beef on both sides. Cook another minute or two, until the bottom side is golden, then flip and cook the other side another 1-2 minutes if needed.
6. 6Remove from the skillet and place on a wire rack in a 200 degree oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.