Description
These quesadillas combine crispy smash-style beef with melted cheese inside golden tortillas for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
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Ground beef: 1 pound (450 g)
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Flour tortillas: 4 large (10-inch / 25 cm)
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Cheddar cheese, shredded: 2 cups (200 g)
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Mozzarella cheese, shredded: 1 cup (100 g)
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Onion, finely diced: ½ cup (75 g)
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Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
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Paprika: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
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Salt: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
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Black pepper: ½ teaspoon (2 g)
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Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons (30 g)
Instructions
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Season ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Smash and cook beef portions in a hot skillet with butter until crispy.
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Layer cheese, beef, and onion inside tortillas and fold.
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Cook quesadillas until golden and cheese melts.
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Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, cook quesadillas over medium heat and allow them to rest briefly before slicing to keep the cheese inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes