Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be cheaper.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas are often less expensive and gluten-free.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over low heat.

Add 1 chopped onion; sauté for 4-5 minutes.

Stir in 2 crushed cloves of garlic; sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add 1 1/2 lb ground beef; cook for 4-5 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon oregano; stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add 3 tablespoons of beef broth; cook for 2 minutes.

Set the beef mixture aside.

Take 6 flour tortillas and lightly rub one side with oil.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on the oiled side of the tortilla.

Add a portion of the beef mixture on top of the cheese.

Sprinkle extra cheese on top and fold the tortilla over.

Cook for about 2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.

Cut into 2 or 3 pieces.

Cooking Techniques

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