# Beef quesadillas (from Home Cooking Adventure)

Video: [Best Beef Quesadillas - Easy and Quick Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64) by [Home Cooking Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/@Homecookingadventurerecipes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.91 per serving, ~$14.74 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.09* per serving (69%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium (150g / 5 oz), diced medium onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp (7g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (3g) chili powder
- 2 tsp (7g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (3g) thyme
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup (70g) tomato paste
- grated cheese (like mozzarella or cheddar) grated cheese _(amount estimated)_
- 4 10-inch (25cm) flour tortillas flour tortillas
- olive oil for frying olive oil for frying

## Steps

1. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64&t=20s) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. [0:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64&t=24s) Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
3. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64&t=34s) Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. [0:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64&t=42s) Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 10-12 minutes until browned.
5. [0:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64&t=52s) Stir in the smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
6. [1:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64&t=118s) Mix in the tomato paste until well combined.
7. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64&t=132s) Transfer the beef mixture to a bowl and set aside.
8. [2:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64&t=140s) Lay out a tortilla and spread grated cheese over one half.
9. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64&t=150s) Layer the ground beef mixture over the cheese, then add another layer of cheese.
10. [3:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22iTJ3fUb64&t=200s) Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling, repeating for all tortillas.
11. Drizzle olive oil into a clean skillet over medium heat.
12. Fry the quesadillas for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese melts.
13. Slice the quesadillas into wedges before serving.

## Equipment

- skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl

## What the video didn't say

- exact amount of cheese used
- exact amount of olive oil used for frying
- number of servings

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