Incredible! Quick Dinner Ready in 10 Minutes! Simple and Delicious Tortilla Recipe
Incredible! Quick Dinner Ready in 10 Minutes! Simple and Delicious Tortilla Recipe is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 2. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by Helly's Simple Recipe on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 37 min
Cost: $9.99 total, $5.00 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 0.5 medium Onion (thinly diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 pieces Flour Tortilla (23 cm (9‑inch) diameter; one for filling, one for topping)
- 200 grams Ground Beef (80 % lean preferred)
- 100 grams Mozzarella Cheese (shredded; divided for inside and topping)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 10 grams Parsley or Green Onion (finely chopped; adds freshness)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (optional, for extra crispness)
Instructions
Prep Vegetables and Tortilla
Thinly dice the half onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the parsley or green onion. Cut about a 1‑inch strip around the edge of one tortilla, then dice the trimmed piece into small cubes.
Time: PT5M
Sauté Aromatics
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until translucent.
Time: PT2M
Add Garlic and Tortilla Bits
Add the minced garlic and the diced tortilla pieces to the pan. Fry for another 2 minutes, stirring to coat evenly.
Time: PT2M
Cook Ground Beef
Push the mixture to the side of the pan, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter), then add the ground beef. Break it up and fry for 3‑5 minutes until fully browned.
Time: PT5M
Season and Finish Filling
Stir the onion‑garlic‑tortilla mixture back into the beef. Add the chopped parsley or green onion, sprinkle a pinch more salt and pepper if needed, and mix well. Remove from heat and set aside.
Time: PT2M
Assemble the Quesadilla
Lay one whole tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded mozzarella over the tortilla, add the beef filling, then top with another thin layer of mozzarella. Place the second tortilla on top, sprinkle a little mozzarella around the edges, and fold the sides inward to create a sealed pocket.
Time: PT3M
Crisp the Quesadilla
Place a plate on top of the assembled quesadilla to hold its shape. Heat the skillet over medium heat, add a little oil or butter, and carefully flip the quesadilla onto the plate. Transfer the quesadilla back to the pan, brush the top with a little oil, and fry for 3 minutes.
Time: PT3M
Finish Cooking Both Sides
Use the plate to flip the quesadilla again and fry the other side for another 2‑3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Time: PT3M
Serve
Remove the quesadilla from the pan, let it rest for 1 minute, then cut into wedges and serve hot.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 26 g
- Carbohydrates
- 32 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 19, 2026








