Cheesy Beef Quesadillas
Delicious cheesy beef quesadillas made with leftover hamburger patties for a quick and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Leftover Hamburger Patties
- Tortillas (Flour or Corn)
- Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mexican Blend)
- Onions (Optional)
- Bell Peppers (Optional)
- Sour Cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: Start by chopping your leftover hamburger patties into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the Veggies (If Using): Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook your onions and bell peppers until soft.
- Mix It Up: In a bowl, combine your cooked meat, sautéed veggies, and a generous handful of shredded cheese.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: Heat a skillet over medium heat, place a tortilla in the pan, add the cheesy filling, and fold over.
- Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from the skillet, cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like jalapeños or BBQ sauce for extra flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: quesadilla, beef, cheesy, comfort food, leftovers