Ground Beef Quesadillas with Corn Guacamole

Name: Ground Beef Quesadillas with Corn Guacamole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 medium ripe avocados, diced; 1/2 cup cooked sweet corn; 1/4 cup minced red onion; 1 small jalapeno, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 lb lean ground beef; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup canned green chiles; 4 burrito-size flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese; 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter

By Sarah On March 10, 2015 | Updated: May 6, 2026

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These ground beef quesadillas feature a cheesy ground beef black bean filling and lots of sweet corn guacamole for dipping.

I find it physically impossible not to go extra in the quesadilla department and these packed lil babies are the direct result of that.

We’ve got a beefy bean filling, check. Lots of gooey cheese, check. Oh, and a pretty impressively-sized bowl of homemade sweet corn guacamole too for dipping, check.

All this leads to pretty much the dream Mexican night scenario since you can also have these quesadillas on the table in only about 40 minutes!

Sign me up every night, please.

These Quesadillas Feature…

A crispy pan-fried exterior
Gooey cheese and flavorful ground beef black bean filling
Flavorful sweet corn guacamole for serving

Making the Quesadillas

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

Avocados
Sweet corn
Red onion
Jalapeno
Cilantro
Lime juice
Ground beef
Yellow onion
Garlic
Spices
Black beans
Green chiles
Cheddar cheese
Monterey jack cheese
Flour tortillas
Unsalted butter

Choosing Your Tortillas

I recommend using burrito-sized tortillas for these quesadillas. This larger size will hold the perfect amount of beef-bean filling and yield 2-3 quesadilla wedges for serving.

Tips for Perfect Quesadillas

Brown ground beef with onions – cook the beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
Rinse and drain black beans – this will keep excess liquid from getting in the filling.
Shred cheese by hand – freshly shredded cheese will melt much better than pre-shredded.
Cook quesadillas in batches – for best results, I recommend cooking quesadillas one at a time in pan and adding more butter to pan between batches. This helps the quesadillas cook more evenly and flip easier.
Cut quesadillas into wedges for serving – transfer quesadillas to a cutting board and use a chef’s knife to cut each quesadilla into 2-3 wedges, depending on the size you prefer.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on these quesadillas.

Make filling spicy – add a jalapeno, serrano, or cayenne to taste.
Use a different meat – try ground turkey, chicken, or pork in place of the beef.
Try another bean – try pintos or chickpeas in place of the black beans.
Serve with another sauce – try queso, salsa, sour cream, or a crema sauce for dipping quesadillas.

Make Ahead Instructions

Follow these instructions for time-saving make ahead tips.

Prep beef filling – cook the beef filling and store in refrigerator up to 6 days. Reheat 1-2 minutes in microwave or over medium heat on stovetop before filling tortillas.
Make the guacamole – the guacamole stores well in refrigerator up to 4 days.
Shred the cheese – shredded cheese stores well in refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
Assembly – when ready to cook quesadillas, fill tortillas with beef filling/cheeses and cook per recipe instructions.

All you need alongside these cheesy beef quesadillas is a pile of hot rice, a handful of tortilla chips, and an ice-cold margarita. Your life is now complete.

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