beef quesadillas

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  • 4
  • 30 mins
  • 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz ground beef sirloin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp salsa, plus more for serving
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 burrito size flour tortillas
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded mexican cheese blend

Preparation

Step 1

heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a lg nonstick skillet over med-high heat. add the beef, chili powder and cumin and season with salt and pepper. cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, 2-3- min. stir in the salsa. transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the cilantro; set aside. wipe out the skillet.
spread the beef mixture on one half of each tortilla and top with the cheese; fold in half to cover the filling. heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in the skillet over med heat. add 2 quesadillas and cook until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden, 2-3 min per side. transfer to a cutting board. repeat with the remaining olive oil and quesadillas. cut the quesadillas into wedges. serve with more salsa and broccoli slaw.