Name: Spicy Mince Quesadillas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 pound (450g) ground beef or ground turkey; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed); 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen); 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 6 large flour tortillas; Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole (optional)

Description

These Spicy Mince Quesadillas are a flavorful twist on a classic favorite, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Packed with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheeses, and a hint of spice, these quesadillas are sure to please your taste buds. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a delicious Mexican-inspired dish.

Ingredients

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For the Spicy Mince:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 pound (450g) ground beef or ground turkey
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

For Serving:

6 large flour tortillas
Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Spicy Mince: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until softened, then add garlic. Brown ground beef, stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix in black beans, corn, and cilantro.
Assemble the Quesadillas: Heat a skillet, place a tortilla, add cheese, mince mixture, more cheese, fold in half. Cook until golden and cheese melts. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Serve: Slice quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Notes

You can swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based mince.
Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
These quesadillas freeze well—cool completely and wrap individually before freezing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Calories: 410
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 65mg