Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    20 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    20 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

This family-friendly dinner is perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Serve with coleslaw or a simple green salad on the side.

Recipe tags: beef base, easy difficulty, lunch, beef, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
12 oz ground beef
2 tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Organic Roasted Beef Base
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili powder
2 cups shredded Tex Mex cheese
4 large tortillas
½ cup guacamole
½ cup salsa
½ cup sour cream

Directions

  • 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook ground beef, beef base, garlic and chili powder for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned and cooked through.

  • 2

    Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over half of each tortilla; top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Fold over each tortilla to enclose filling.

  • 3

    Brush 1 tbsp oil over bottom of large skillet set over medium heat; cook quesadillas, in batches if needed, for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cheese melts, brushing skillet with remaining oil as needed.

  • 4

    Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges. Serve with guacamole, salsa and sour cream.

Tip: Grill quesadillas on greased grill preheated to medium heat or toast in panini press if preferred.