Spicy Beef Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup frozen corn or 1 cup corn, from a can; 1/4 cup chopped green onion; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 4 (8 -10 inch) flour tortillas; 5 ounces shredded monterey jack pepper cheese; 1/4 cup thick'n chunky salsa; 1/4 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup frozen corn or 1 cup corn, from a can
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
4 (8 -10 inch) flour tortillas
5 ounces shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1/4 cup thick'n chunky salsa
1/4 cup sour cream

1
In medium skillet, cook ground beef, corn and onions over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
2
Stir in chili powder, salt and cumin. Cook 1 minute.
3
Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Place 1 tortilla in skillet. Layer tortilla with 1/3 cup cheese and 1/4 cup of beef mixture. Fold tortilla over. Cook over medium hear for 2 minutes. Carefully turn quesadilla; cook an additional 2 minutes.
4
Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve quesadillas with salsa and sour cream.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 cup frozen corn or 1 cup corn, from a can, 1/4 cup chopped green onion, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef Quesadillas 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.

Spicy Beef Quesadillas

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