Beef Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Quesadillas

• Ground Beef
• Refried Beans
• Green Chilies
• Dried Oregano
• Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• Flour Tortillas
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Taco Cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

How to Make Beef Quesadillas

1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of rinsed and drained kidney beans, 1/2 cup chopped green chilies, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, or until heated through.
4. Brush one side of each tortilla with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
5. Spoon 1/2 cup of the beef mixture onto half of the unbuttered side of each tortilla.
6. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
7. Fold the tortillas in half.
8. Place the quesadillas on a lightly greased baking sheet.
9. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
10. Bake at 475 degrees F (246 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.