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Beef and Cheese Quesadillas

Quick Beef and Cheese Quesadillas – Easy 15‑Minute Family Dinner


  • Author: Roni Williams
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These Beef and Cheese Quesadillas deliver a fast, flavorful dinner that combines juicy shredded beef, melted cheddar, and sautéed bell peppers and onions inside crispy flour tortillas. With just butter, vegetables, cheese, and seasoned beef, you can create a golden, melty masterpiece in under fifteen minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, each serving offers about 450 calories and a satisfying blend of textures, making it a family‑friendly favorite that pairs beautifully with fresh salsa. Enjoy n


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cooked shredded beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salsa for serving

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
  2. 2. In a bowl, combine shredded beef with shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. 3. Place a tortilla in the skillet, spread the beef‑cheese mixture, fold the tortilla, and cook until golden on both sides.
  4. 4. Remove, slice into wedges, and serve with salsa.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-fry
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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