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Tasty Ground Venison Quesadillas


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Quick and easy ground venison quesadillas that offer rich flavor and a heartwarming experience around the table.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground venison
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for cooking
  • Sour cream and salsa for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
  3. Incorporate the ground venison, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the venison is browned and cooked through.
  4. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  5. Lay out a tortilla, add a portion of the venison mixture, and sprinkle cheese on top.
  6. Top with another tortilla and cook in the skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  7. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  8. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Notes

Allow meat mixture to cool slightly before adding cheese for optimal melting. Experiment with cheese blends for added flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: venison, quesadillas, Mexican, quick meal, easy recipe, comfort food