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QUESADILLAS DE CARNE MOLIDA RECETA MUY RAPIDA COMIDA MEXICANA

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Ground Beef Quesadillas

Cultural Context

Ground beef quesadillas are a popular dish in Mexico, often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. They reflect the country's love for tortillas and the versatility of fillings. While traditionally made with various meats and cheeses, modern variations have embraced ground beef for its affordability and flavor. Today, quesadillas are enjoyed worldwide, often customized with different ingredients and toppings.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
ground beef
flour tortillas
cheddar cheese
onion
bell pepper
jalapeño
garlic
cumin
chili powder
salt
black pepper
olive oil
sour cream
guacamole
cilantro

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining meltiness.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds protein.

1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Stir in minced garlic, jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4

Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 7-10 minutes.

5

Remove from heat and drain excess fat if necessary; mix in chopped cilantro.

6

Heat a clean skillet over medium heat.

7

Place a tortilla in the skillet; sprinkle half with cheddar cheese and a portion of the beef mixture.

8

Fold the tortilla over and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

9

Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

10

Serve warm with sour cream and guacamole on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

quesadillas de carne molidaquesadillas de res
Local Name: quesadillas de carne molida

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