Hamburger Quesadilla
Indulge in the delightful experience of a Hamburger Quesadilla—a crispy, golden tortilla filled with juicy ground beef, melted cheese, and vibrant veggies. This quick and easy recipe transforms your weeknight dinners into a culinary celebration that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, each bite bursts with flavor, making it a dish you’ll crave time and again!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup mozzarella)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream for serving
- Salsa for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, add diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Mix It Up: Return beef to the skillet with veggies. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble Quesadillas: On one tortilla half, sprinkle cheese, add beef mixture, then top with more cheese before folding.
- Cook Until Golden: Heat another skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Cook folded quesadillas until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes per side).
- Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize by adding different cheeses or leftover vegetables. For spicy flavor, include jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. Allow quesadillas to rest briefly after cooking for easier slicing.