Cook Time 30M
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Protein 41G
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Servings 4
Beef Quesadillas
Baking

Helpful Hereford Tips

Baking beef provides rich flavor and tender meat, while broiling beef provides a slightly charred taste with a crispy exterior and tender interior.

Nutritional Information


Cals

601

Carbs

19% DV
53Gg

Fat

29% DV
23Gg

Fiber

15% DV
4.2Gg

Iron

29% DV
5.2MGmg

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Certified Hereford Beef ground beef
  • 1 jar (16 ounces) prepared salsa with black beans and corn
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded spicy Mexican cheese blend or shredded
  • Cheddar-Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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. Sprinkle with cilantro, as desired; serve with reserved salsa

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About Ground Sirloin

You can’t go wrong with quesadillas utilizing ground Certified Hereford Beef. This fast and easy recipe is great for lunch, dinner or a snack.