Description
This High Protein Cheesy Beef Quesadilla is packed with flavor and nutrition, making it a perfect meal choice for any time of the day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions and bell peppers until soft.
- Add the ground beef and taco seasoning, cooking until the beef is browned.
- Remove the beef mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, place one tortilla, add a layer of the beef mixture and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Cover with another tortilla and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Slice and serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding black beans or corn.
- Serve with salsa or sour cream for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg