Preparation Instructions

• If using more than one cheese, mix the cheeses together.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the veggies are slightly tender.
• Add the ground beef and taco seasoning to the skillet. Using a wooden spoon, break the beef into small pieces and mix it into the veggies. Cook the beef for about 5 minutes until it is browned, continuing to break it into small pieces as it cooks.
• Stir in the refried beans until completely blended into the beef and vegetables. Spoon the entire mixture into a large bowl, and cover the bowl with foil to keep it warm.
• Lay one tortilla into the now empty skillet. Sprinkle ½ cup of cheese across the surface of the tortilla. Spoon ½ cup of the beef mixture onto one side of the tortilla, then spread it to cover the cheese across half of the tortilla.
• Once the cheese is melted on the other half of the tortilla, carefully fold that half over onto the beef mixture. Use a spatula to gently press down on the top of the folded tortilla. Cook for 2 minutes until the bottom is browned and crispy.
• Carefully flip the tortilla. Cook for another two minutes until the bottom side is browned and crispy. Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board, and allow it to cool for about 30 seconds. Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut it in half.
• Repeat with remaining two tortillas, remaining cheese, and remaining beefy mixture.
• Serve hot and top with sour cream, pico de gallo, guacamole, or your favorite toppings!