Best 8 Beef Quesadillas Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican cuisine with our delectable beef quesadillas. These savory pockets of delight are bursting with tender beef, melted cheese, and a symphony of zesty seasonings. Perfectly grilled tortillas envelop the flavorful filling, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Elevate your culinary experience with our diverse collection of quesadilla recipes, catering to a range of preferences. From classic beef quesadillas to vegetarian and seafood variations, each recipe promises a unique taste adventure. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the perfect quesadilla to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF QUESADILLAS



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Quick-cooking ground beef is the perfect ingredient for on-the-run cooks. Try serving these quesadillas with your favorite taco toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and sliced olives.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, chilies, oregano, cumin and salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. , Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Spoon 1/2 cup of the meat mixture over half of unbuttered side. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese; fold in half. , Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 475° for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 960mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHILI BEEF QUESADILLAS



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Served in whole wheat tortillas, these scrumptious beef and veggie quesadillas pack a healthy dose of fiber. They're spicy enough to suit my husband, but mild enough to please our 2-year-old son. Robyn Larabee - Lucknow, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Cooking spray
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, cook and stir the mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper sauce until vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, cilantro and beef mixture., Spritz one side of each tortilla with cooking spray; place plain side up in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spoon beef mixture over half of each tortilla; sprinkle with cheese. Fold tortillas over filling., Bake at 400° for 5 minutes. Carefully turn over; bake 5-6 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF QUESADILLAS WITH SALSA



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These easy, cheesy steak quesadillas are packed with beef and topped with pineapple salsa. And because it's a little sweet and not too spicy, they are very kid friendly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (4-1/2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
SALSA:
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute steak in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. , Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over one side of each tortilla; top with 1/3 cup beef and remaining cheese. Fold tortillas over. , In another large skillet, cook two quesadillas in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas and oil. Cut into wedges., In a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; serve with quesadillas. Cover and refrigerate remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645 calories, Fat 33g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1067mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

BEEF, BLUE CHEESE AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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This was a recipe that I received at a recent Weight Watchers meeting. Though it's full of yummy beef, cheese and spinach, according to Weight Watchers, only has 8 points for 1 whole quesadilla. (Serving suggestion by WW was 1/4 of a quesadilla for 2 pts, but I made these, and we each ate 1 whole for dinner.) My husband and I really liked them--they do not have a traditional flavor, but the blue cheese is so yummy. Adjust the heat of the taco sauce and the amount of red pepper flakes to your spiciness liking. We served these with extra taco sauce on the side.

Provided by AndreaVT96

Categories     Cheese

Time 28m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup cooked extra lean ground beef
3 tablespoons taco sauce
4 large burrito-size whole wheat tortillas
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Stir together the beef and taco sauce.
  • Lay 2 tortillas flat and divide beef mixture between them.
  • Sprinkle each tortilla with half the cheese, half the spinach and half the red pepper flakes. Top each with a remaining tortilla.
  • Put a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place one quesadilla in skillet and cook until brown spots form on bottom of tortilla, a few minutes each side. Flip and repeat; remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve.

BARBECUED BEEF QUESADILLAS



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Quickly cook all four quesadillas on a nonstick griddle.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 carton (18 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked barbecued shredded beef
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1/2 cup refried beans
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
Chopped fresh tomatoes, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cilantro and lime juice; set aside. Heat barbecued beef according to package directions. Spread four tortillas with refried beans; top each with 1/2 cup beef and 1/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. , In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat quesadillas over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Cut each into four wedges. Serve with shredded lettuce, sour cream sauce and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

BEEF AND POTATO QUESADILLAS



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Enjoy these cheesy potato and beef quesadillas made using Betty Crocker® Ultimate Cheddar mashed potatoes-a perfect Mexican-style dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 box (4.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Ultimate Cheddar mashed potatoes
1 pouch Cheese Sauce (from potatoes box)
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 slices pepper Jack cheese (3/4 oz each)
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook and stir beef over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add onion and garlic; cook 1 minute or until onion is soft.
  • Make potatoes as directed on box omitting butter and using 1 cup water, 1/2 cup milk and the 1 pouch Cheese Sauce. In medium bowl, mix potatoes and ground beef mixture.
  • Heat sandwich/panini grill press to medium heat. Brush tortillas with oil. Place about 3 tablespoons potato mixture on half of each tortilla; top with 1 slice of cheese. Fold tortillas over filling.
  • When grill press is heated, place tortillas on grill. Close grill; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Serve quesadillas with salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

BEEF QUESADILLAS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by cwyorkiex3

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup refried beans
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Butter, for spreading
2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Stir in refried beans, green chilies, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Heat another skillet to medium-low heat. Brush one side of a tortilla with butter, place butter side down into the pan. Evenly sprinkle cheese over the top of the entire tortilla. On one half on top of the tortilla, add some of the meat mixture. Cook until the bottom has browned and the cheese has melted. With a spatula fold the half of the tortilla without the meat mixture over the half with the meat mixture and press down. Remove from the pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cut into wedges and serve.

DAVID VENABLE'S BEEF BRISKET QUESADILLAS RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 18

Brisket:
1 4-lb beef brisket, trimmed*
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 cup smoky barbecue sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
Only 2 lbs of beef is needed for this recipe, but a brisket of that size might be difficult to find. Some grocery stores (or certainly a butcher) can cut you a 2-lb piece, if desired. Otherwise, follow the instructions below and freeze the excess.
Quesadillas:
1 large onion, chopped and sautéed
4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
4 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 (16-oz) can refried beans
7 extra large (burrito-size) flour tortillas
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • To prepare the brisket, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the brisket in a large casserole dish or roasting pan; set aside. Combine the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Rub on both sides of the brisket. In another small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce and beef broth. Pour over the brisket. Cover the dish or pan with foil and bake for 3 hours. Remove the foil and bake for 1 more hour, or until fork-tender and the liquid has reduced. Allow the brisket to cool then cover and refrigerate it (in the remaining sauce) for 24 hours. To prepare the quesadillas, preheat the oven to 250°F. Remove the brisket from the fridge and discard any fat that may have accumulated on the surface of the liquid. Place the brisket on a large cutting board and cut the meat, against the grain, into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place half of the brisket slices into a large saucepot with half of its liquid. Heat on low and break up the meat slightly. (Place the other half of the meat and the liquid, if desired, into a zip-top bag or an air-tight container and freeze for later use.) Lay out 7 flour tortillas. Spread a thin layer of refried beans on one half of each of each tortilla. (Use the whole can.) Divide the warm brisket over the beans. Top with the sautéed onions and cheese and fold up the tortillas. Pour about 1/3 cup of oil in a large sauté pan or griddle and set the heat to medium-high. Gently place the quesadillas in the hot oil and brown each side. Keep the finished quesadilla warm in the oven and repeat this process until all the quesadillas have been fried. Slice each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beef. The type of beef you use will greatly affect the flavor of your quesadillas. Look for well-marbled, boneless, and skinless cuts of beef, such as flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin.
  • Marinate the beef. Marinating the beef helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cumin, or you can get creative and use a more complex marinade.
  • Cook the beef properly. The key to tender and flavorful beef is to cook it quickly over high heat. You can grill, pan-fry, or broil the beef, but be sure to not overcook it.
  • Use fresh tortillas. Fresh tortillas make a big difference in the taste and texture of your quesadillas. If you can, buy fresh tortillas from a local Mexican market or tortilleria.
  • Fill your quesadillas generously. Don't be shy with the fillings! Load your quesadillas up with plenty of beef, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
  • Serve your quesadillas with your favorite dipping sauce. Quesadillas are delicious served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Beef quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover beef. With so many different ways to make them, there's sure to be a beef quesadilla recipe that everyone will love.

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