Spicy Green Chili Beef Quesadillas with Crispy Cheese and Chilies - cookrisp

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (113 g) can diced green chilies
• 1 jalapeño, minced (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt (to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 8 medium flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar + Monterey Jack)
• 2 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Salsa or pico de gallo
• Fresh cilantro