Cheesy Beef Quesadilla

Category: Healthy DINNER | Calories: 610kcal | Protein: 35g

A Mexican-inspired comfort food masterpiece. Crispy, golden-brown flour tortillas packed with seasoned, juicy minced beef and a mountain of melted cheddar and mozzarella, served with fresh pico de gallo and sour cream.

Ingredients for Cheesy Beef Quesadilla

• 2 large flour tortillas
• 200g lean minced beef
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar & Mozzarella mix
• 1/2 tsp taco seasoning (cumin, chili powder, oregano)
• 1/4 cup fresh Pico de Gallo (diced tomato, red onion, cilantro)
• 2 tbsp premium sour cream

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and stir in the taco seasoning. Cook until browned and fully cooked through (about 5-6 minutes). Set aside.
2. Wipe the skillet clean and place it back over medium heat. Lay one large flour tortilla flat in the skillet.
3. Sprinkle a generous layer of the shredded cheese mix evenly over the entire tortilla.
4. Spread the warm seasoned minced beef over one half of the tortilla, then add another light sprinkle of cheese on top to act as 'glue'.
5. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is perfectly crisp and golden-brown, then carefully flip and toast the other side until the cheese inside is completely melted. Slice into three triangles and serve immediately with fresh Pico de Gallo and a scoop of sour cream.

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