Crispy oven baked beef quesadillas
Recipe video above. This is a super handy method to make 3, 4 or 8 quesadillas in the oven at the same time rather than cooking them one by one on the stove. They are impressively crispy (see photos and video for proof!) and very quick to make.Stuffed with my beef taco filling though you can switch
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Filling - Heat the oil in a non stick pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until the red colour is mostly gone. Add the Taco Seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the beans and corn, then add the water and stir. The filling should be juicy (not dry) but not watery (compromises crispiness!). Remove into a bowl and cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F (200°C fan-forced). Grease a metal tray with 1 teaspoon of olive oil (I use my hand).
- Assemble quesadillas - Spread the filling on one side of the quesadilla. Top with cheese, fold to cover. Place on tray, repeat with remaining quesadillas.
- Drizzle the top of each with 1/2 tsp olive oil then spread using your hands (top and sides, not underside). Press the quesadilla down to flatten the surface.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Flip the quesadillas, bake for 5 minutes, flip again then bake for a further 2 minutes or until crispy. (Sometimes I spritz with oil to give it a helping hand)
- Serve - Cut each into half and serve immediately with dipping sauce/toppings of choice.
Nutrition per serving
Protein23g
Carbs22g
Fat20g
364kcal
23gProtein
22gCarbs
20gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$657.00
$657.00
Per Serving
$164.00/serving
$164.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1314.00 vs buying!
~$1314.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (76% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 2 tsp | $14.00 |
| / 8oz beef mince | 250 g | $440.00 |
| tomato paste | 1 tbsp | $3.00 |
| corn kernels | 0.3333333333333333 cup | $31.00 |
| black beans | 0.3333333333333333 cup | $19.00 |
| water | 2 tbsp | - |
| flour tortillas | 4 | $53.00 |
| olive oil | 3 tsp | $21.00 |
| tightly packed cups shredded cheese | 0.25 | $33.00 |
| EACH ground garlic | 0.5 tsp | $5.00 |
| EACH cumin | 1 tsp | $36.00 |
| cayenne pepper | 0.125 tsp | $2.00 |
| cooking salt / kosher salt | 0.25 tsp | - |
| Avocado sauce | - | - |
| Pico de Gallo | - | - |
| Sour cream | - | - |
| Nothing | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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