A picture of a quesadilla cut in half with minced beef and capsicums in a cast-iron pan.

Last edited: 5-10-2024

Beef quesadillas

A mexican-inspired dish to warm up your evenings by the campfire. These quesadillas use mince beef and vegetables.

Overview

Servings

2

Cookings

45mins

Ingredients

  • 250 g Minced beef
  • 1 red capsicum
  • 0.5 green capsicum
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 lime
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp paprika

Equipment

  • Stove icon

    Stove

  • Pan icon

    Pan

  • Knife icon

    Knife

  • Spatula icon

    Spatula

  • 2 bowls icon

    2 bowls

  • 2 plates icon

    2 plates

Instructions

  1. 1
    Warm the pan over medium heat. When hot, add the oil and brown the beef.
  2. 2
    While the beef is cooking, dice the onion and capsicums in small cubes. Reserve in a bowl.
  3. 3
    When the beef is almost done, add the salt, pepper, cumin and paprika and stir for a few minutes until ready.
  4. 4
    Add the beef to the diced vegetables and squeeze the lime.
  5. 5
    Reduce the heat to low and prepare the quesadillas one at a time. Heat the tortilla on the pan, add the cheese on one side, and add the beef and vegetables.
  6. 6
    When the cheese has melted, fold the tortilla in half and cook a little longer so both sides are toasted.
  7. 7
    Serve and enjoy.

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