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Crazy Beef Quesadillas
Take an average cheese quesadilla to a more satisfying place! Crumbled Ground Beef, black beans, corn and salsa join melted cheese inside these hearty handhelds.
Take an average cheese quesadilla to a more satisfying place! Crumbled Ground Beef, black beans, corn and salsa join melted cheese inside these hearty handhelds.
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35
min -
4
SERVINGS -
570
Cal -
46 g
Protein
Test Kitchen Tips
Use the pan size specified in the recipe. If the pan is too small, the beef will be crowded and browning will be inhibited. If the pan is too large, overcooking may result.
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- 35 min
- 4 SERVINGS
- 570 Cal
- 46 g Protein
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
- 1 jar (16 ounces) prepared salsa with black beans and corn
- 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Cooking:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, as necessary.
- Reserve 1/2 cup salsa. Add remaining salsa, cheese and 1/4 cup cilantro to beef; mix well. Spoon 1/4 of beef mixture onto half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half to close. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake in 350°F oven 10 to 11 minutes or until filling is heated through and edges of tortillas are lightly browned and crisp. Garnish with cilantro, as desired; serve with reserved salsa.
Test Kitchen Tips
Use the pan size specified in the recipe. If the pan is too small, the beef will be crowded and browning will be inhibited. If the pan is too large, overcooking may result.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition:
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Nutrition information per serving using 93% lean ground beef: 571 Calories; 197.1 Calories from fat; 21.9g Total Fat (10.3 g Saturated Fat; 0.2 g Trans Fat; 2.3 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 6.7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 110 mg Cholesterol; 1571 mg Sodium; 48 g Total Carbohydrate; 6.3 g Dietary Fiber; 6.7 g Total Sugars; 46 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 598.1 mg Calcium; 6.9 mg Iron; 505 mg Potassium; 0.2 mcg Vitamin D; 0.5 mg Riboflavin; 9.4 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 3.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 614 mg Phosphorus; 8.6 mg Zinc; 43.5 mcg Selenium; 105.4 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Calcium, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Potassium, and Choline.
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Nutrition information per serving using 80% lean ground beef, 1/4 recipe: 602 Calories; 243.9 Calories from fat; 27.1g Total Fat (11.9 g Saturated Fat; 0.6 g Trans Fat; 2.3 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 9.2 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 94 mg Cholesterol; 1568 mg Sodium; 48 g Total Carbohydrate; 6.3 g Dietary Fiber; 6.7 g Total Sugars; 41 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 608.4 mg Calcium; 6.2 mg Iron; 423 mg Potassium; 0.2 mcg Vitamin D; 0.5 mg Riboflavin; 10.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 2.8 mcg Vitamin B12; 565 mg Phosphorus; 7.1 mg Zinc; 39 mcg Selenium; 75.9 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Calcium, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Choline.
Safe Handling Tips
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
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