Cheesy Beef Quesadilla

🧾 Ingredients (2 large quesadillas)

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar + mozzarella or Mexican blend)
• 2 large flour tortillas
• Butter or oil for pan

🔥 Detailed Cooking Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Beef Properly

1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1 tbsp oil, then ground beef.
3. Break it apart with a spatula. No meat clumps. This is not meatball time.
4. Cook 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
5. Drain excess fat if there’s a lot. Greasy quesadillas are sad quesadillas.

2️⃣ Season Like You Mean It

1. Lower heat to medium.
2. Add taco seasoning + 1/4 cup water.
3. Stir well so every bit of beef is coated.
4. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thick, not watery.
5. Turn off heat. Let it rest 1 minute. This helps flavor settle.

3️⃣ Assemble the Quesadilla

1. Heat a clean pan over medium heat.
2. Lightly butter or oil the pan.
3. Place tortilla down.
4. Sprinkle cheese first (this acts like glue).
5. Add beef evenly. Don’t overfill.
6. Add more cheese on top. Yes, more.

4️⃣ Toast to Golden Perfection

1. Fold tortilla in half.
2. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently.
3. Flip carefully once bottom is golden and crispy.
4. Remove when cheese is fully melted and tortilla is crunchy.

5️⃣ Finish

• Rest 30 seconds before cutting.
• Slice in half or thirds.
• Serve with salsa, sour cream, or confidence.