Famous Dave's Sloppy Ques

Get ready to elevate your quesadilla game with Famous Dave's Sloppy Ques—a bold fusion of smoky, savory, and cheesy perfection! This recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and a kick of barbecue sauce with layers of gooey cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, all folded into golden, buttery flour tortillas. Infused with chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, these quesadillas burst with flavor and deliver a satisfying, smoky richness in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day snacks. Top with fresh scallions for a pop of color and serve with a dollop of tangy sour cream for dipping. Perfectly crispy on the outside and irresistibly melty on the inside, Famous Dave's Sloppy Ques is the ultimate comfort food indulgence you'll keep coming back to!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 large Flour tortillas
• 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 stalks Scallions, sliced (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Mix in the barbecue sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes on low heat. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Heat a large flat skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and allow it to melt, coating the surface evenly.

Step 5

Place one flour tortilla onto the skillet. Sprinkle an even layer of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese (about a quarter of each type) on one side of the tortilla.

Step 6

Spread a generous layer of the beef mixture over the cheese. Top with a bit more cheese for extra gooeyness, then fold the tortilla in half to close.

Step 7

Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden and crispy and the cheese is thoroughly melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheese.

Step 8

Slice each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with sliced scallions, if desired. Serve with sour cream on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1390.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3490.1

Total Fat 238.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 778.5mg	0%
Sodium 6392.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 55.0g
Protein 174.3g	0%

Vitamin D 40.5IU	0%
Calcium 3032.9mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 2026.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.8%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 19.5%