Beef And Bean Quesadilla Stacks Recipe

Name: Beef And Bean Quesadilla Stacks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None FOR THE FILLING; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 None onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb ground beef; 1 tsp ground cumin; 3 tsp onion powder; 3 tsp garlic salt; 1 1/2 tbsp ground paprika; 1 cup tomato puree; 2 tsp sugar; 1 (13.5 oz) can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed; 1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; None None FOR THE GUACAMOLE; 2 None ripe avocados, peeled, pitted; 1 pinch chili powder, to taste, plus extra for sprinkling; 1 None tomato, deseeded, chopped; 1 None spring onion, sliced; 3 tsp lime juice; 1 tsp lime zest; None None TO ASSEMBLE; 12 None flour tortillas; 10.5 oz mozzarella cheese, grated; None None sour cream and lime wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

None None FOR THE FILLING
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp ground cumin
3 tsp onion powder
3 tsp garlic salt
1 1/2 tbsp ground paprika
1 cup tomato puree
2 tsp sugar
1 (13.5 oz) can red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
None None FOR THE GUACAMOLE
2 None ripe avocados, peeled, pitted
1 pinch chili powder, to taste, plus extra for sprinkling
1 None tomato, deseeded, chopped
1 None spring onion, sliced
3 tsp lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
None None TO ASSEMBLE
12 None flour tortillas
10.5 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
None None sour cream and lime wedges, to serve

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
To make the filling, heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion for 3 mins. Add garlic and cook for 2 mins. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Add spices and cook for 1 min. Add tomato puree, sugar and kidney beans. Cook for 3 mins, or until beef is cooked through. Stir in cilantro and season to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3
To make the guacamole, mash avocado flesh in a medium mixing bowl. Add chili powder, tomato, spring onion, lime juice and lime zest. Season to taste. Sprinkle with chili powder to garnish.
4
To assemble, spread filling over 8 tortillas. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Stack 2 tortillas on top of each other. Repeat to make 4 total stacks. Top with remaining plain tortillas.
5
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Cook quesadillas for 2-3 mins per side, until crisp and cheese has melted. Cut into quarters. Serve with guacamole, sour cream and lime wedges.

1752

kcal

Calories

Fat

254

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None FOR THE FILLING, 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 None onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Beef And Bean Quesadilla Stacks falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef And Bean Quesadilla Stacks

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