Description
Learn how to make delicious beef quesadillas with our easy recipe! Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal any day of the week. Try it now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tomatoes, finely diced (about 300 g)
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) sea salt
- 1 avocado
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt (80 ml)
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) freshly minced garlic
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) sea salt
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) cracked black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp (30 ml) water, to loosen as required
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) freshly minced garlic
- 500 g lean minced beef
- 1/2 bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tsp (10 ml) sweet paprika
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (5 ml) onion powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup freshly grated melting cheese (125 g), e.g. colby or cheddar
Instructions
- To prepare the tomato salsa, mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and put it aside for later use.
- For the avocado dip, place all components, excluding the water, into a food processor. Blend them until smooth, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually add the water, one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until you achieve the desired consistency. Set this aside as well.
- Warm the olive oil in a large, sturdy frying pan over medium to high heat. Introduce the onion and garlic, stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the beef into the pan and cook it for approximately 3 to 4 minutes until it turns brown. Add the bell pepper and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients and simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until most of the liquid reduces. Allow it to cool slightly.
- To put together the quesadillas, warm each tortilla in a large, sturdy frying pan over medium to high heat for 30 seconds. Flip it over and place one-fourth of the beef mixture on half of the tortilla. Sprinkle one-fourth of the cheese on top. Fold the empty half over the filling. Flip the tortilla quickly using a spatula. Cook for another 30 seconds, or until it’s crispy. Repeat this with the remaining tortillas.
- Let them cool down slightly. Fill with the tomato salsa, slice into thirds, and serve with the avocado dip on the side.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of plain yogurt in the avocado dip for a healthier option.
- Add diced jalapenos or chili flakes to the beef mixture for an extra kick of heat.
- Opt for whole wheat tortillas to increase fiber and nutrients in your quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 15g
Keywords: beef quesadillas, tomato salsa, avocado dip, minced beef, melting cheese, tortilla stuffing
