Beef Quesadillas

Name: Beef Quesadillas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup refried beans; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, 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

Quick-cooking ground beef is the perfect ingredient for on-the-run cooks. Try serving these quesadillas with your favorite taco toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and sliced olives.

Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, 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

In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, chilies, oregano, cumin and salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
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 at 475° for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 488 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Beef Quesadillas in 2001 Taste of Home Calendar

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Igraine32

Dec 7, 2014

Good basic recipe. However, 10 minutes in a 475 oven is way too long.
fatdaddy0

Feb 8, 2014

A little on the bland side. I think I would throw in some jalapenos next time. For the kids though the spiciness was good.
mhuddlestun

Apr 12, 2012

Very tasty and quick! Topped with lettuce,tomatoes, sour cream and mango salsa! Served with spanish rice and corn!
annabanana2483

Nov 18, 2011

Was so good!!! Family loved it
lbeazley

Jun 1, 2011

Very easy and great!!
Tiggerfannn

May 12, 2009

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