Clever Ground Beef Quesadillas

These mildly spiced, nutrient-packed beef quesadillas are more of a meal than the traditional cheese recipe.

MAKES 5 Servings - PREP TIME 5 min - COOK TIME 20 min - TOTAL TIME 25 min

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Ingredients

• 12 oz (375 g) Van Osch Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Extra Lean Ground Beef

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder

• ½ cup (125 mL) shredded light Cheddar cheese

• ½ cup (125 mL) refried beans

• ⅓ cup (75 mL) salsa

• 1 green onion, chopped

• 10 small flour tortillas

Directions

1. Pan-fry ground beef, seasoned with chili powder for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking meat into small chunks with back of spoon, until beef is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.

2. Stir in cheese, refried beans, salsa and green onion. Spread 1/2 cup (125 mL) over 1 tortilla; top with a second tortilla. Repeat with remaining 8 tortillas.

3. Bake on cookie sheet at 450°F (230°C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cut into wedges.

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