Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Yield: 6 Servings
These homemade quesadillas will make your day extra special! The rich, cheesy flavor of these heavenly treats is so good! A total crowd pleaser and ready in just 35 minutes. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Olive Oil, or as needed
6 8-inch Flour Tortillas
Beef
1 teaspoon each: Garlic Powder, Oregano, Salt
1/2 teaspoon each: Onion Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Cornstarch/Cornflour
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Olive Oil, as needed
1 heaped tbsp Tomato Puree (Tomato Paste in the US)
2 teaspoons each: Paprika, Cumin
1/2 c / 125ml Water or Low Sodium Beef Stock
1 pound / 500g Lean Ground Beef
Directions:
Add 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp onion powder into a mixing bowl. Whisk until well mixed. Set aside.
Place a pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add a bit of olive oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the red pepper and onion, then sauté for a few minutes until soft.
Add the beef, then cook until crumbly and brown. Add the spices and stir until well blended.
Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste, then cook for a few minutes to remove the raw taste.
Add 1/2 cup of beef broth, then scrape the bottom of the pan to get the browned bits. Stir everything until well blended.
Add slurry and stir until well mixed. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the texture of the sauce becomes thick.
Remove from the heat and transfer everything into a large mixing bowl. Let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Use paper towels to wipe clean the pan.
Place on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add a greased tortilla wrap.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese and 1/2 cup of the beef mixture. Fold the tortilla and cook for a few minutes, then flip to cook the other side. Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes:
Feel free to add jalapenos if you wish.
I suggest you use lean beef for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 587 | Calories from Fat 285 | Fat 31.67g 49% | Saturated Fat 14.132g 71% | Trans Fat 0.835g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2.34g | Monounsaturated Fat 11.805g | Cholesterol 104mg35% | Sodium 779mg32% | Potassium 698mg20% | Carbohydrates 38.6g13% | Fiber 4.6g18% | Sugar 3.61g4% | Protein 37.57g75% | Vitamin A 1325IU27% | Vitamin C 22.5 mg27% | Calcium 447mg45% | Iron 4.62 mg26%
