Beef Quesadillas

Name: Beef Quesadillas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup refried beans; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 flour tortillas (8 inches); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1-1/3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; Paprika

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Quick-cooking ground beef is the perfect ingredient for on-the-run cooks. Try this beef quesadilla recipe with your favorite taco toppings.

Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 475°. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in beans, chiles, oregano, cumin and salt. Cook over medium-low heat until heated through 3-4 minutes.
Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Spoon 1/2 cup of the meat mixture over half of unbuttered side. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese; fold in half.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet; sprinkle with paprika. Bake until crisp and golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges.

Nutrition Facts

3 wedges: 545 calories, 32g fat (14g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 924mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.

Quick-cooking ground beef is the perfect ingredient for on-the-run cooks. Try this beef quesadilla recipe with your favorite taco toppings.

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