Beef Quesadillas

Name: Beef Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tbsp taco seasoning; 1/3 cup water; 8 flour tortillas; 2.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 2 tbsp butter, softened; Salsa and sour cream for serving

4 servings10 min prep15 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Beef Quesadillas

Story updated September 18, 2026

Quesadillas originated in Mexico, with the name combining "queso" (cheese) and a term for a filled turnover; the basic form of a folded, filled tortilla likely predates the introduction of cheese, which Spanish colonizers brought to the Americas along with dairy farming.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 tbsp taco seasoning
1/3 cup water
8 flour tortillas
2.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tbsp butter, softened
Salsa and sour cream for serving

Instructions

1Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles.
2Drain excess fat, stir in the taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
3Lay 4 tortillas flat and sprinkle with cheese, then top with the seasoned beef and more cheese, and finish with the remaining tortillas.
4Butter the outside of each quesadilla lightly.
5Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese has melted.
6Cut into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream.

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