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Ground Beef Quesadillas on a plate
Melissa Hart

Ground Beef Quesadillas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp mild chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 large flour tortillas 10-inch
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack shredded
  • 2 tsp neutral oil
  • 1/2 cup tomato salsa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Method
 

  1. Brown beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat 7 to 8 minutes, breaking into small crumbles, until beef reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and water. Simmer 2 minutes until moist with no free liquid; transfer to a bowl.
  3. Scatter half the cheese over half of each tortilla. Divide beef over cheese; add remaining cheese. Fold bare halves over.
  4. Wipe skillet; brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Cook two quesadillas over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden. Repeat with remaining oil and quesadillas.
  5. Rest 1 minute before cutting into wedges. Divide salsa and sour cream among four servings.