Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

Name: Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound ground beef; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (optional); 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup beef broth or water; 8 large flour tortillas (7-inch diameter); 3 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, or Monterey Jack); Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, etc., for serving

"Crispy, cheesy, and packed with savory seasoned ground meat, these ground beef quesadillas are a quick and satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

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1 pound ground beef

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1 small onion, finely diced

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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1 medium red bell pepper, diced (optional)

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1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)

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1 teaspoon chili powder

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1 teaspoon ground cumin

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1 teaspoon smoked paprika

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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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2 tablespoons tomato paste

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1/4 cup beef broth or water

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8 large flour tortillas (7-inch diameter)

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3 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend, cheddar, or Monterey Jack)

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Salsa, guacamole, sour cream, etc., for serving

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