Beef and Cheese Quesadillas

Ingredients

• •1 lb ground beef
• •1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
• •4 large flour tortillas
• •1 cup pico de gallo
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp chili powder
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Sour cream (optional, for serving)
• •Sliced jalapeños (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil.

2. 2

   Add the ground beef, break it apart, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until well combined.

4. 4

   Remove the beef from heat and set aside.

5. 5

   On one half of each tortilla, layer the cooked beef, shredded cheese, and a spoonful of pico de gallo. Fold the other half of the tortilla over.

6. 6

   In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, and place each folded quesadilla in the skillet over medium heat.

7. 7

   Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown.

8. 8

   Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve with sour cream and sliced jalapeños, if desired.