{"id":"1a0eb14c-f5a1-40f5-a4f1-7db8d2233c09","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1a0eb14c-f5a1-40f5-a4f1-7db8d2233c09","source_url":"https://www.recipetineats.com/quesadilla/","title":"Quesadilla (Beef, Vegetable or Chicken)","description":"Recipe video above. Choose ONE Filling! The spice mix adds terrific flavour - great with vegetable, chicken, beef, pork and turkey. Freezer friendly!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT25M","image_url":"https://www.recipetineats.com/tachyon/2018/06/Quesadillas_4.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"6 - 8  flour tortillas ((20cm/8\"))","item":"flour tortillas ((20cm/8\"))","quantity":6,"quantity_max":8},{"text":"2 cups (200g)  shredded Monterey Jack cheese ((or other of choice) (Note 1))","item":"shredded Monterey Jack cheese ((or other of choice) (Note 1))","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":200,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"3/4 cup roughly chopped coriander/cilantro","item":"roughly chopped coriander/cilantro","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup corn kernels ((frozen thawed or can drained))","item":"corn kernels ((frozen thawed or can drained))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"ONE Filling of Choice, below ((beef, chicken or vegetable))","item":"Filling of Choice, below ((beef, chicken or vegetable))","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, salt","item":"each onion powder, dried oregano, salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp each cumin powder, paprika","item":"each cumin powder, paprika","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 tsp each black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional)","item":"each black pepper, cayenne pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1/2 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2  garlic cloves (, minced)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":", minced"},{"text":"1/2  onion (, finely chopped)","item":"onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":", finely chopped"},{"text":"500g / 1 lb   ground beef / mince","item":"/ 1 lb ground beef / mince","quantity":500,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1  small red capsicum/bell peppers (, diced)","item":"small red capsicum/bell peppers","quantity":1,"preparation":", diced"},{"text":"2 tbsp tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup (65 ml)  water","item":"water","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":65,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"2 1/2 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":2.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"500 g/1 lb   chicken thighs (, skinless boneless (Note 2))","item":"g/1 lb chicken thighs (, skinless boneless (Note 2))","quantity":500},{"text":"2  garlic cloves (, minced)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":", minced"},{"text":"1  small onion (, quartered and sliced)","item":"small onion","quantity":1,"preparation":", quartered and sliced"},{"text":"1  small red capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)","item":"small red capsicum/bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":", diced"},{"text":"2 tbsp vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1  onion (, diced)","item":"onion","quantity":1,"preparation":", diced"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic (, minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":", minced"},{"text":"1  can of black beans, drained ((400g/14oz))","item":"black beans","quantity":1,"unit":"can","preparation":"drained ((400g/14oz))"},{"text":"1  capsicum/bell pepper (, diced (any colour))","item":"capsicum/bell pepper (","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced (any colour))"},{"text":"1 cup corn ((canned drained or frozen thawed))","item":"corn ((canned drained or frozen thawed))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup (65 ml)  water","item":"water","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":65,"unit":"ml"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place tortilla on work surface. Sprinkle one side with a bit of cheese, top with Filling of Choice. Sprinkle with corn*, coriander and top with cheese. Fold in half.","section":"QUESADILLAS"},{"number":2,"text":"Preheat non stick skillet over medium low heat (no oil, if pan is not non-stick use 2 tsp oil).","section":"QUESADILLAS"},{"number":3,"text":"Place quesadilla in skillet, press down lightly, cover with lid. Cook for 3 minutes until underside is super golden brown and crispy.","section":"QUESADILLAS"},{"number":4,"text":"Carefully flip over the folded edge (see video). Press down lightly. Cook for 3 minutes until crispy (no lid).","section":"QUESADILLAS"},{"number":5,"text":"Transfer to cutting board, cut in half. Serve immediately!","section":"QUESADILLAS"},{"number":6,"text":"Dipping Sauce options: Sour cream, salsa, Avocado Sauce (pictured)","section":"QUESADILLAS"},{"number":7,"text":"Mix ingredients in a small bowl. Use for one of the Fillings Options below.","section":"Spice Mix:"},{"number":8,"text":"Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.","section":"Beef Filling:"},{"number":9,"text":"Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go. Once it changes from pink to brown, add capsicum. Cook for 1 minute.","section":"Beef Filling:"},{"number":10,"text":"Add tomato paste, water and Spice Mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cool.","section":"Beef Filling:"},{"number":11,"text":"Drizzle chicken with 1 tbsp oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle over Spice Mix, toss well to coat.","section":"Chicken Filling:"},{"number":12,"text":"Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to bowl, cool.","section":"Chicken Filling:"},{"number":13,"text":"Return pan to stove, reduce to medium heat. Add remaining 1/2 tbsp oil. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes until deep golden. Turn and cook for 3 minutes until cooked through.","section":"Chicken Filling:"},{"number":14,"text":"Transfer chicken to cutting board, rest for 2 minutes then dice and cool. Combine with capsicum mixture.","section":"Chicken Filling:"},{"number":15,"text":"Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum, cook for 1 minute.","section":"Vegetable Filling:"},{"number":16,"text":"Add beans, corn, tomato paste, water and Spice Mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cool.","section":"Vegetable Filling:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:51:09.251538+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:51:09.251538+00:00"}