Description
This Beef Foldover Quesadilla Hack is a viral TikTok recipe that combines seasoned ground beef with queso cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream, all folded into a large flour tortilla and pan-fried to golden perfection. The clever folding technique creates a deliciously layered quesadilla with every bite bursting with flavor, making it a fun and easy meal for family or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Quesadilla Fillings
- 8 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded queso cheese
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- ¼ cup sour cream
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro (as garnish)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a pan over medium-high heat. Stir in chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika until well combined. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside. Wash the pan and return it to the stove over medium-high heat for cooking the quesadillas.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Fold it in half to create a middle crease seam, then unfold it. Make a small cut from the center of the tortilla towards the middle crease to help with folding later.
- Divide the Fillings: Mentally divide the tortilla into four equal sections. Place a couple of spoonfuls of the seasoned taco meat into one quadrant, shredded queso cheese into the next, sour cream in the third section, and pico de gallo in the final section.
- Fold the Tortilla: Beginning with the bottom-left quadrant, fold that section up over the top-left quadrant, then fold this combined section over the top-right quadrant, and finally fold over the bottom-right quadrant, creating a layered folded quesadilla.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the preheated pan. Place the folded quesadillas in the pan and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted inside.
- Serve: Remove the cooked quesadillas from the pan. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your flavorful beef foldover quesadilla!
Notes
- Use a non-stick or well-seasoned skillet to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or jalapeños to the ground beef mixture.
- If pico de gallo is not available, substitute with fresh chopped tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
- Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a skillet or oven for best texture.
