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Clever Ground Beef Quesadillas

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins

These mildly spiced, nutrient-packed beef quesadillas are more of a meal than the traditional cheese recipe.
20 MINS

 12 oz (375 g) Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Extra Lean Ground Beef
 1 tbsp (15 mL) Chili powder
 ½ cup (125 mL) EACH shredded light Cheddar cheese and refried beans
 ⅓ cup (75 mL) Salsa
 1 Green onion, chopped
 10 Small flour tortillas
 
 
1

Pan-fry ground beef, seasoned with chili powder for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking meat into small chunks with back of spoon, until beef is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.

2

3

Stir in cheese, refried beans, salsa and green onion. Spread 1/2 cup (125 mL) over 1 tortilla; top with a second tortilla. Repeat with remaining 8 tortillas.

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5

Bake on cookie sheet at 450°F (230°C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

5 or lots of kids

Amount per serving
Calories452
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 54g20%
Protein 27g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.