Taco Cheese Quesadillas

Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible Taco Cheese Quesadillas—where Tex-Mex flavors meet gooey, golden perfection! This quick and easy recipe combines seasoned ground beef, melty Mexican blend cheese, and a crispy tortilla exterior for the ultimate handheld treat. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these quesadillas come together in just 25 minutes, delivering restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen. They’re fully customizable too—top with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness! Whether served as a meal or an appetizer, these taco-style quesadillas are bound to please everyone at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Flour tortillas (8-inch)
• 0.5 pounds Ground beef
• 1 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
• 0.25 cups Water
• 1 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter
• 0.5 cups Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0.5 cups Salsa (optional, for serving)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles, until browned completely (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 2

Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return the ground beef to the pan.

Step 3

Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir well to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Place a tortilla on a clean surface and sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese evenly over half of it.

Step 5

Layer about 1/4 of the cooked taco meat over the cheese, then sprinkle an additional tablespoon of cheese on top. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.

Step 6

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and taco meat.

Step 7

Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil or butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place a quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 8

Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is fully melted.

Step 9

Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and repeat the cooking process with the remaining quesadillas, adding more oil or butter to the pan as needed.

Step 10

Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm. Garnish with sour cream, salsa, and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	878 grams (878.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2034

Total Fat 136.60g	175%
Saturated Fat 55.80g	279%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 321mg	107%
Sodium 3747mg	163%
Total Carbohydrate 122.80g	45%
Dietary Fiber 9.60g	34%
Total Sugars 13.20g
Protein 77.20g	154%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1266mg	97%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 1075mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 24.2%