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Beef Quesadilla
Experience the melty goodness of beef quesadillas, where seasoned meat meets rich cheese, all wrapped in a golden-brown tortilla.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Quesadillas
Calories: 713 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch
Ingredients
- 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 2 cups ground beef cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons salsa
- guacamole for serving
- sour cream for serving
- salsa for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan.
- Place tortilla in the pan on top of the melted butter and sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese on the entire tortilla.
- Add 1/2 cup of the cooked and crumbled beef on top of one half of the cheese and spread 1 tablespoon of salsa on the other side.
- Let the cheese melt for about 3-4 minutes and then fold the tortilla in half.
- Let it cook for another minute and then flip it to ensure that the other side is getting browned to your liking and that the cheese is melted thoroughly.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients, adding more butter as needed.
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and cut into wedges.
- Serve with guacamole, sour cream, and additional salsa on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
713kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
861mg
(36%)
Potassium
429mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
993IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
471mg
(47%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 713
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 713kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 993IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 471mg | 47% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.