Ingredients for Beef Quesadillas
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 (15-ounce) can Kidney Beans
- 1/2 cup chopped Green Chilies
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 8 (8 inch) Flour Tortillas
- 2 tablespoons melted Butter
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
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How to Make Beef Quesadillas
- 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.
- 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.
- Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, or until heated through.
- Brush one side of each tortilla with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Spoon 1/2 cup of the beef mixture onto half of the unbuttered side of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture.
- Fold the tortillas in half.
- Place the quesadillas on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
- 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.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
29 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
55g
Carbs
7g
