Beef and Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients:
For The Seasoned Beef:
*1 LB. ground beef
*1 onion, chopped
*2 garlic cloves, minced
*2 TBS. tomato paste
*1/4 cup water
*1/2 TBS. chili powder or more to taste
* 1 1/2 tsp. cumin, or more to taste
*2 tsp. coriander, or more to taste
*1 tsp. dried oregano, or more to taste
*cilantro, chopped
*salt and pepper to taste
*a splash of lime juice.
*flour tortillas; I like using a bigger size rather than the standard 8 inch size but it’s really your preference.
*shredded cheese: I used Monterey and Colby Jack blend
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°.
Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as you go; drain if need then add back to the skillet. Add in the onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions begin to get tender.
Add the tomato paste, water and all of the spices for the beef except for the lime juice; stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.
Squeeze in the lime juice, stir and continue to cook for 1 more minute.
Take the skillet off of the heat and let cool just until warm.
Spray a baking sheet with no stick spray.
Once the beef mixture has cooled down, place a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle with cheese.
Spoon some of the beef mixture over the cheese. Then add more cheese on top of the beef mixture.
Fold in half and place on to the baking sheet; repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes, then turn them over and bake for another 5 to 6 minutes or until they start to turn a little brown and are toasted.
Serve while warm.
To freeze:
Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for about 1 to 2 hours or until they start to become firm. I like to wrap each one in waxed paper then place in a zip top freezer bag. These can be stored up to 2 months.
To reheat place frozen quesadillas in a skillet and heat on medium heat until warm through. Turn them over during the reheating time. They can also be placed frozen in a 400° until warm.
Enjoy!
A Foodie In The South 
This reminds me that I missed out on taco Tuesdays yesterday. 🙁 😁
Random question: If you had to choose, you can either have quesadillas or tacos from now on, not both, which would you choose?
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I would have to say tacos. I like quesadillas, but tacos are heaven and you can eat more. 😉
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Great answer, especially when you added: ‘…and you can eat more’ 😁
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