Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning and tomato paste, ½ cup water, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and reduce the liquid.
Heat a separate pam over medium heat. Put butter in the bottom of the pan and put one corn tortilla in the pam. Add a portion of cheese, and a few tablespoons of the beef mixture.
Put the other tortilla on top and cook until cheese is melty. Turn over and cook the other side until lightly browned.
Repeat with the other tortillas for a total of four quesadillas. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
TO MAKE A FREEZER MEAL
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning and tomato paste, ½ cup water, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and reduce the liquid. Allow it to cool, then add to a gallon sized, labeled freezer bag.
Label shredded Monterey jack cheese and tortillas, bag in a gallon sized, labeled freezer bag and freeze with beef mixture.
TO COOK FREEZER MEAL
Defrost meal in refrigerator overnight. Warm beef mixture in microwave or a pan.
Follow instructions as above.
You may also use flour tortillas instead of corn and substitute cheddar or mozzarella cheese. Cheese is never a bad thing!
Notes
You may also use flour tortillas instead of corn and substitute cheddar or mozzarella cheese. Cheese is never a bad thing!