5-Ingredient Recipes

Name: 5-Ingredient Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 quesadillas
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 600g ground beef (80/20); 1 tbsp taco seasoning; 1/2 cup salsa (jar or fresh); 4 x 8-inch flour tortillas; 160g shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend); 2 tsp olive oil (pantry basic); 2 tsp unsalted butter (pantry basic); Salt and pepper to taste (pantry basic)

You don’t need a pantry full of exotic spices to cook something spectacular. These 5-ingredient recipes strip things back to the essentials — proving that great food is about technique and quality, not complexity. Perfect for beginners and busy cooks alike.