Beef Quesadillas (Taco Bell Style)
Taco-Bell-style beef quesadillas with a smoky cumin-paprika beef filling and melted mozzarella - 26g of protein each.
26g protein / serving
390 kcal / serving
30 min
Serves 6
Recipe from TikTok by Curtis High
Ingredients
- olive oil1 tbsp (14 ml)
- tomato paste70 g
- mozzarella90 g
- flour tortillas6 tortillas (360 g)
- onion1/2 onion (75 g)
- garlic2 cloves (6 g)
- lean ground beef500 g
- smoked paprika1 tbsp (7 g)
- chili powder1 tbsp (7 g)
- ground cumin2 tbsp (12 g)
- dried thyme1 tbsp (3 g)
- salt, black pepperto taste
Method
Heat the olive oil in a pan; cook the onion 5 minutes until softened, then the garlic for 1 minute.
Add the ground beef and cook 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Stir in the smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt, pepper and tomato paste.
Sprinkle mozzarella over half of each tortilla, add the beef mixture, top with more cheese and fold.
Cook 2 minutes per side in an oiled pan until golden and crispy. Cut into quarters and serve.