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.
Cook Time 30M
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Protein 41G
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Servings 4
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
601Carbs
19% DVFat
29% DVFiber
15% DVIron
29% DVIngredients
- 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
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.