Crispy Beef and Cheese Quesadillas
Crispy, golden-brown quesadillas filled with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted Mexican cheese blend. A quick and flavorful meal that's perfect for lunch or a casual dinner.
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 475°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
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2
Stir the refried beans, drained green chiles, oregano, cumin, and salt into the cooked beef. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
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3
Brush one side of each tortilla with the melted butter. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the beef mixture onto the unbuttered side of each tortilla, then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup of the shredded cheese. Fold the tortillas in half.
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Place the filled quesadillas on a lightly greased baking sheet and sprinkle with paprika. Bake until the tortillas are crisp and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 2 servings)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an estimate.
