Spicy Beef Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef shopping list ⓘ
- 1 tbsp. chipolte pepper, finely ground ⓘ
- 8 6" soft tortillas ⓘ
- 1 pkg. (6.5 oz.) Alouette Garlic & Herbs Spreadable Cheese
- 1 cup scallions, washed and chopped ⓘ
- 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped ⓘ
- 1 cup red bell pepper cut into 1/4" strips ⓘ
- Salt and pepper to taste ⓘ
- Non-stick cooking spray, and canola or other cooking oil ⓘ
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 325° F.
- In large saute pan on medium heat, add just enough canola oil to cover pan.
- Add ground beef, chipotle pepper and salt and pepper to taste.
- Lightly brown meat, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from pan, drain on paper towels and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Lay out 4 tortillas on a cooking sheet and evenly cover with the Spreadable Cheese.
- Evenly distribute beef, scallions, cilantro, and bell pepper over cheese.
- Cover each layered tortilla with another tortilla and lightly mist with cooking spray.
- Bake about 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, place the 4 quesadillas on a cutting board and cut into quarters; serve hot.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
505
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).