Description
These Spicy Mince Quesadillas are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week. Ground beef is sautéed with aromatic spices, peppers, and onions, then sandwiched with melted cheese inside warm, crispy flour tortillas. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with sour cream or salsa, they make a satisfying appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Filling
- 500g ground beef or minced meat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1–2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 200g shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Garnish and Serving
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Sour cream or salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet and sauté vegetables: In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Cook the minced meat: Add the ground beef to the skillet along with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked through.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Place a flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese evenly across the tortilla’s surface. Spoon a portion of the mince mixture over the cheese, then add another layer of cheese on top.
- Fold the tortilla: Carefully fold the tortilla in half to encase the filling and cheese.
- Cook the quesadillas: Cook the folded quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Repeat the process: Repeat the assembling and cooking steps for the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve and garnish: Remove the quesadillas from the skillet, cut into wedges, and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm with sour cream or salsa on the side.
Notes
- You can adjust the chili powder amount to make it milder or spicier according to preference.
- For extra crispiness, lightly butter the tortillas before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Add diced jalapeños to the meat mixture for extra heat.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and ensure easier flipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
