Keto Beef Quesadillas

Satisfy your Tex-Mex cravings while staying true to your low-carb lifestyle with these irresistible Keto Beef Quesadillas! This recipe swaps traditional tortillas for crispy cheddar cheese shells, creating a gluten-free and keto-friendly masterpiece that's loaded with flavor. Juicy ground beef is perfectly seasoned with chili powder, cumin, garlic, and onion, then folded into melty mozzarella and cheddar "tortillas" for a gooey, savory filling. Topped with fresh cilantro, creamy avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream, these quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food with a satisfying crunch. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as party-ready finger food, this high-protein, low-carb recipe is ready in just 40 minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 Avocado, sliced
• 0.5 cup Sour cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add minced garlic, ground beef, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook the beef until it is browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 4

On the prepared baking sheet, spread 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into a circular shape to form a tortilla, roughly 6 inches in diameter. Repeat to make 4 tortillas per baking sheet.

Step 5

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese edges become crisp and slightly browned.

Step 6

Carefully remove the cheese tortillas from the oven. Let them cool for a minute, then use a spatula to gently remove them from the parchment paper.

Step 7

Divide the cooked beef mixture evenly onto half of each cheese tortilla, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Fold the cheese tortilla over the filling to create a quesadilla. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Step 9

Place the quesadillas back into the oven on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the mozzarella is melted.

Step 10

Carefully remove the quesadillas from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Top with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.

Step 11

Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot. Enjoy your keto-friendly quesadilla!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1304.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3293.4

Total Fat 260.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 129.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 761.3mg	0%
Sodium 4655.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 12.4g
Protein 198.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3500.4mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 2019.9mg	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: 70.0%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 6.4%