Air Fryer, Copycat Taco Bell Stackers (Quesadillas)
Everyone uses ground beef, at least once per week in their cooking, I thought it was a great time to talk about how to purchase ground beef, what to look for and some pointers.
- Ground beef is actually a combination of beef cuts. It usually is a combination of chuck, round and sirloin. Some labels, at the grocery store, may include the cut of meat that is ground.
- Always purchase ground meat that is bright red. You can tell older ground meat by the color, if it is brown or gray, do not purchase it, as it indicates that it is older.
- For huge savings purchase a family pack of ground beef and then freeze some of the meat for later.
- Look for a tightly wrapped package of meat, avoid a package with loose plastic wrap or a tear.
Here are some guides for purchasing ground beef due to leanness:
- Not less than 73% lean-This is normal just labeled ground beef. This meat is good for chilis, soups, sloppy joes and pizzas.
- Not less than 80% lean-This meat is used best in meat loves, meatballs and hamburgers
- Not less than 85% lean-This is best used in casseroles
The most important thing to remember when using ground meat is that it is very versatile.
Who doesn’t love Taco Bell? Now in the comfort of your own home, you can recreate your favorite Copycat Taco Bell Stackers, with a few easy steps and the help of your air fryer.
Here is how to prepare the dish,
In a small skillet, brown your onion and ground beef, drain, the fat. And then mix in the spices. On a flat surface lay down your tortilla (either corn or wheat) and spread a layer of nacho cheese.
Add a scoop of ground beef and a handful of shredded cheese (today I used shredded white cheddar, but use whatever you have on hand)
Press on the top.
Place the prepared tortillas on to the air fryer tray or in the air fryer basket.
Set the temperature for 350 degrees F (air fryer setting) for 5 minutes.
Let cool, before dicing.
Plate, serve and enjoy!
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Air Fryer, Copycat Taco Bell Stackers (Quesadillas)
Air Fryer, Copycat Taco Bell Stackers (Quesadillas)
Who doesn’t love Taco Bell? Now in the comfort of your own home, you can recreate your favorite Copycat Taco Bell Stackers, with a few easy steps and the help of your air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced onions (sauteed, with the beef)
- 1 pound ground beef (cooked)
- flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup nacho cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small skillet, brown your onion and ground beef, drain, the fat. And then mix in the spices. On a flat surface lay down your tortilla (either corn or wheat) and spread a layer of nacho cheese.
- Add a scoop of ground beef and a handful of shredded cheese (today I used shredded white cheddar, but use whatever you have on hand)
- Press on the top.
- Place the prepared tortillas on to the air fryer tray or in the air fryer basket.
- Set the temperature for 350 degrees F (air fryer setting) for 5 minutes.
- Let cool, before dicing.
- Plate, serve and enjoy!
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