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Beef Quesadillas
These mouthwatering Beef Quesadillas are a satisfying dish, perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner. Tender beef, cooked with flavorful spices, fills each quesadilla. The warm crispy tortillas hold the beef and gooey cheese, creating a delightful combo of crunch and softness.
Ingredients
- 5 flour tortillas - 10-inch (25cm) each
- 10 oz (300g) cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar) , grated
For the Beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (5 oz- 150g) medium onion , diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 pound (500g) lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp (7g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (3g) chili powder
- 2 tsp (7g) ground cumin
- 1 tbsp (3g) thyme
- 1/3 cup (70g) tomato paste
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the beef.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the ground meat, and cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Crumble the meat while cooking.
- Add paprika, cumin, chili powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add tomato paste and stir again to combine.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Assemble and cook the quesadillas.
- Spread grated cheese on one-half of the tortillas.
- Top with beef mixture and spread more grated cheese.
- Fold the tortillas in half.
- For cooking, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pan.
- Cook two quesadillas at a time, for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp, and cheese is melted.
- Cut the quesadillas in wedges and enjoy alongside guacamole, sour cream or salsa.
- Keep the leftovers refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 10Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 21.1gProtein: 18.5gFat: 10.7gSaturated Fat: 2.8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 489mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 1.6gCalcium: 148mgIron: 12mg