Name: High-Protein Beef Quesadilla : 35g Protein with Simple, Healthy Ingredients
Ingredients: 4 oz lean ground beef (90% lean or higher); ½ tsp taco seasoning; 1 high-fiber tortilla (10-inch); ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp pico de gallo; 2 tbsp light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt; Optional: cooking spray (if needed)

Description

High-Protein Beef Quesadilla

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 quesadilla

Ingredients

Scale

4 oz lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
½ tsp taco seasoning
1 high-fiber tortilla (10-inch)
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp pico de gallo
2 tbsp light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Optional: cooking spray (if needed)

Instructions

Cook the Beef
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and fully cooked (4–5 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
Season
Lower heat and stir in taco seasoning. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove beef from skillet and set aside. Wipe skillet clean.
Assemble the Quesadilla
Lay tortilla flat. Sprinkle half the cheese over one half of the tortilla.
Add the seasoned beef, then top with remaining cheese.
Fold tortilla in half.
Cook Until Crispy
Return skillet to medium heat. Place quesadilla in the dry pan.
Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
(Optional: cover with a lid for 1 minute to help melt the cheese.)
Serve
Let rest 1 minute, slice into wedges, and serve with pico de gallo and sour cream for dipping.

Notes

Sautéed peppers & onions
Black beans
Spinach
Jalapeños