Beef Quesadilla

Category: Healthy LUNCH | Calories: 540kcal | Protein: 28g

The ultimate cheesy 2026 Pinterest lunch. Crispy, golden-brown tortillas packed with deeply seasoned minced beef and a mountain of melted cheddar, served with fresh pico de gallo and sour cream.

Ingredients for Beef Quesadilla

• 200g minced beef
• 2 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese
• 1/2 small onion & 1 tomato (for Pico de Gallo)
• 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning (cumin, paprika, garlic powder)
• Fresh cilantro and lime juice

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the minced beef with the taco seasoning and a pinch of salt until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
2. Finely dice the tomato, onion, and fresh cilantro. Mix them in a small bowl with a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of salt to make the fresh Pico de Gallo.
3. Wipe the skillet clean and place one tortilla inside over medium heat. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly across the tortilla.
4. Spread the seasoned minced beef over the cheese layer, then top it with the remaining cheese to help bind the quesadilla.
5. Place the second tortilla on top. Press down gently and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and crispy, then carefully flip to crisp the other side and melt the cheese completely.
6. Slide the quesadilla onto a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve hot with the fresh Pico de Gallo and a scoop of sour cream on the side.

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