Updated on September 17th, 2025
Beef quesadillas are always a hit when you want something quick and flavorful for dinner. The seasoned ground beef mixed with beans and green chilies creates a filling that’s both tasty and easy to prepare. Melted cheese ties everything together inside a golden tortilla, giving each bite the perfect balance of comfort and flavor. Pair it with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream, and you’ll have a meal that’s simple yet so satisfying.
Why this recipe works
- Savory filling: The seasoned ground beef combined with beans and green chilies makes the filling flavorful while still being easy to prepare in minutes.
- Cheesy goodness: The Mexican cheese blend melts beautifully, holding the quesadilla together and giving it that stretchy, comforting bite people love.
- Simple process: With just one skillet for the filling and another to crisp the tortillas, the recipe keeps cleanup quick and stress-free.
- Family favorite: Beef quesadillas can be enjoyed by both kids and adults, making them an easy go-to meal that everyone at the table appreciates.
- Flexible recipe: You can adjust the seasoning or switch up the cheese, letting you make this dish your own without losing its appeal.
Serving suggestions
- Casual dinner: Serve it with rice and beans on the side for a complete and easy weeknight meal.
- Party platter: Slice them into wedges and serve with small bowls of salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for dipping.
- Lunch option: Pack leftover quesadillas for lunch the next day, since they reheat well in a skillet and stay flavorful.
- Family night: Set up a quesadilla bar with different toppings so everyone can add extras like jalapeños, onions, or more cheese.
- Outdoor meal: Bring them along for a picnic or cookout, since they hold together well and taste just as good outside.
Beef quesadillas recipe
Enjoy a homemade beef quesadillas recipe that’s simple, delicious, and great for busy nights when you want authentic Mexican flavors fast.
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1 (4 ounces) can be chopped green chilies (drained)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 (8 inches) flour tortillas
- Butter (for spreading)
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Stir in dried beans, green chilies, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
- Heat another skillet to medium-low heat. Brush one side of a tortilla with butter, place butter side down into the pan. Evenly sprinkle cheese over the top of the entire tortilla. On one half on top of the tortilla, add some of the meat mixtures. Cook until the bottom has browned and the cheese has melted. With a spatula fold the half of the tortilla without the meat mixture over the half with the meat mixture and press down. Remove from the pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 611
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 788
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 19
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 47
- Cholesterol: 162