Simple Skillet Ground Beef Quesadilla with Peppers and Onions
A quick and cheesy skillet quesadilla filled with seasoned ground beef, sautéed peppers, onions, and plenty of melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and ready in about 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Large nonstick skillet
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Cheese grater
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
Ingredients
- For the Filling
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Optional Ingredients
- Jalapeño slices
- Fresh cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Green onions
- Hot sauce
- Pickled jalapeños
- For Serving
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, cooking until softened.Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease if needed. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.Place one tortilla into a clean skillet. Sprinkle half with cheese, add the beef mixture, then top with more cheese. Fold the tortilla over.Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy with fully melted cheese. Slice and serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and lime wedges.