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Easy Beefy Quesadillas
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 517.68 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 medium white onion diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup frozen or canned corn
  • 1/2 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 16 whole wheat tortillas 8" diameter
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onion, stirring frequently, until it begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, cumin, and salt. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the corn, black beans, and salsa. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  3. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
  4. In another large skillet or a griddle, melt a small amount of the butter over medium-low heat.
  5. Place a tortilla in the skillet and spread about 2 tablespoons of cheese and a heaping 1/2 cup of the beef mixture over it. Top the beef with another 2 tablespoons of cheese and then another tortilla.
  6. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until the tortilla is browned and a bit firm. Before turning, be sure to add butter to the other side of the quesadilla! Repeat to make 8 quesadillas.
  7. Serve warm and cut into triangles. Top with guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Beefy Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 517.68 Calories from Fat 194
% Daily Value*
Fat 21.53g33%
Saturated Fat 11.13g70%
Cholesterol 72.34mg24%
Sodium 1346.4mg59%
Potassium 384.5mg11%
Carbohydrates 52.15g17%
Fiber 7.82g33%
Sugar 5.82g6%
Protein 29.2g58%
Vitamin A 532.88IU11%
Vitamin C 1.29mg2%
Calcium 391.22mg39%
Iron 4.44mg25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.