Taco Beef and Corn Quesadillas
- Serves
- 5 servings
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Cost
- $15.00
- Nutrition
- 610 cal · 34g protein
- kid-favorite
- quick
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: a plain tortilla · kept by 1 family
Taco Beef and Corn Quesadillas is a Mexican weeknight dinner that serves 5 and is on the table in about 30 minutes, for around $15 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 10 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain a plain tortilla works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Quick slaw (5 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- ColanderDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
- Wooden spoonsDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 count onion
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 10 count 8-inch flour tortillas
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 count bell peppers (for strips)
Steps
- Brown the beef with the diced onion in a skillet, 7 minutes; drain the fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato paste, salsa and corn with 2 tablespoons water and simmer 3 minutes until thick.
- Lay a tortilla in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat, cover half with cheese, add a scoop of the beef and more cheese, and fold. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts. Repeat.
- Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and fresh bell pepper strips.
On the side: Quick slaw (5 min)
1 bag coleslaw mix, 1 bottle coleslaw dressing
- Toss the coleslaw mix with the dressing. Let it sit a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 34 g
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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