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Cheesy Beef Quesadilla

Cheesy Beef Quesadilla

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 35 mins

Golden, crispy tortillas packed with spiced beef and loads of melted cheese. Quick to make, incredibly satisfying, and perfect for a fakeaway night or easy sharing dish.



 

Ingredients

For the Cheesy Beef Filling

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

To Assemble

  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 250g grated cheddar or Mexican-style cheese

To Serve (Optional)

  • Sour cream or yogurt
  • Salsa
  • Fresh coriander

Instructions

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    Cooking Instructions

Cook the Beef

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  1. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 3

    Add the onion and cook until softened.

  3. Step 4

    Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chilli powder.

  4. Step 5

    Add the beef mince and cook until browned.

  5. Step 6

    Season to taste and remove from the heat.

Assemble the Quesadillas

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    Lay out the tortillas and sprinkle cheese over one half of each.

  2. Step 8

    Spoon the cooked beef over the cheese, then add a little more cheese on top.

  3. Step 9

    Fold the tortillas over to enclose the filling.

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  1. Step 10

    Heat a large dry frying pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 11

    Cook the quesadillas for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.

Serve

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    Slice into wedges and serve hot.

  2. Step 13

    Add sour cream, salsa, and coriander if desired.

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