Beef Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Beef Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped coarsely; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb ground beef; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 3 medium plum tomatoes, finely chopped; 3 None green onions, thinly sliced; 8 None flour tortillas; 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped coarsely
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
2 tsp ground cumin
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 medium plum tomatoes, finely chopped
3 None green onions, thinly sliced
8 None flour tortillas
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

1
Using a fork, mash the avocado and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Season to taste.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook the beef, stirring, until browned. Add cumin; cook, stirring, 1 min or until fragrant. Stir in the beans, tomato and onion. Remove from heat.
3
Divide beef mixture among four tortillas; sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook one at a time in a preheated sandwich press, for about 2 mins or until cheese is melted and tortillas are browned lightly. (Or cook in oiled skillet on medium-low heat about 2 mins each side.)
4
Cut quesadillas into quarters. Serve with avocado mixture, sour cream and lemon wedges.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped coarsely, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, Beef Quesadillas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Beef Quesadillas

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