These beef and cheese chapati quesadillas are a quick and delicious option for a weeknight meal. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, they make for an excellent choice among quesadilla recipes.
Perfect for busy evenings, this recipe combines flavorful beef with melted cheese, all wrapped in soft chapati. It’s a satisfying dish that can be ready in just 20 minutes, making it one of the best quick dinner ideas.
Easy Beef and Cheese Chapati Quesadillas
These quesadillas feature seasoned ground beef and gooey cheese sandwiched between chapati, then cooked until golden and crispy. This recipe serves 4 and is perfect for those who love cheesy recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 chapatis or tortillas
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning or your choice of spices
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- Sour cream and salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until softened. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Place one chapati in the skillet, sprinkle half of the cheese on one half, add a portion of the cooked beef mixture, and top with the remaining cheese. Fold the chapati over to create a half-moon shape.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the chapati is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the second chapati.
- Serve: Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
