Description
Cheesy nacho cheese beef quesadilla promises rich Mexican-inspired flavors with crispy tortillas and savory ground beef. Melted cheese and zesty seasonings create a quick, satisfying meal perfect for hungry diners who love bold southwestern cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (453 grams) ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup water
- 1 packet (28 grams) taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Beef Preparation: Brown ground beef completely in a skillet over medium heat, draining excess fat thoroughly.
- Seasoning Fusion: Blend taco seasoning with beef, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken for 5 minutes, creating a rich, flavorful base.
- Tortilla Preparation: Warm tortillas to enhance pliability, preventing potential cracking during assembly.
- Cheese Foundation: Spread nacho cheese sauce across half of each tortilla, creating a creamy flavor platform.
- Ingredient Layering: Distribute seasoned beef evenly over cheese sauce, then top with shredded cheddar, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, black olives, and jalapeños for a complex flavor profile.
- Quesadilla Formation: Fold tortillas into half-moon shapes, sealing in the vibrant ingredient medley.
- Cooking Process: Griddle quesadillas in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, developing a crisp golden exterior and ensuring completely melted cheese.
- Serving Presentation: Slice quesadillas into triangular wedges and accompany with sour cream or additional nacho cheese sauce for a robust dipping experience.
Notes
- Drain Beef Thoroughly: Remove excess grease completely to prevent soggy quesadillas and achieve a crisp, clean texture.
- Warm Tortillas Gently: Softly heat tortillas to prevent cracking and ensure smooth folding without breaking during assembly.
- Layer Strategically: Spread nacho cheese first, then beef, to create a moisture barrier that keeps tortillas crisp and prevents sogginess.
- Control Cheese Melting: Cook quesadillas on medium heat for even golden-brown exterior and perfectly melted cheese without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg