Best 8 Beef And Potato Quesadillas Recipes

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If you're looking for an easy and delicious weeknight meal, beef and potato quesadillas are a great option. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. Beef and potato quesadillas are also a great way to use up leftover beef and potatoes, making them a budget-friendly meal as well.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUESADILLA (BEEF, VEGETABLE OR CHICKEN)



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Recipe video above. Choose ONE Filling! The spice mix adds terrific flavour - great with vegetable, chicken, beef, pork and turkey. Freezer friendly!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Main

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 28

6 - 8 flour tortillas ((20cm/8"))
2 cups (200g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese ((or other of choice) (Note 1))
3/4 cup roughly chopped coriander/cilantro
1 cup corn kernels ((frozen thawed or can drained))
ONE Filling of Choice, below ((beef, chicken or vegetable))
1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, salt
2 tsp each cumin powder, paprika
1/4 tsp each black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1/2 onion (, finely chopped)
500g / 1 lb ground beef / mince
1 small red capsicum/bell peppers (, diced)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup (65 ml) water
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
500 g/1 lb chicken thighs (, skinless boneless (Note 2))
2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1 small onion (, quartered and sliced)
1 small red capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion (, diced)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 can of black beans, drained ((400g/14oz))
1 capsicum/bell pepper (, diced (any colour))
1 cup corn ((canned drained or frozen thawed))
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup (65 ml) water

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat non stick skillet over medium low heat (no oil, if pan is not non-stick use 2 tsp oil).
  • Place quesadilla in skillet, press down lightly, cover with lid. Cook for 3 minutes until underside is super golden brown and crispy.
  • Carefully flip over the folded edge (see video). Press down lightly. Cook for 3 minutes until crispy (no lid).
  • Transfer to cutting board, cut in half. Serve immediately!
  • Dipping Sauce options: Sour cream, salsa, Avocado Sauce (pictured)
  • Mix ingredients in a small bowl. Use for one of the Fillings Options below.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go. Once it changes from pink to brown, add capsicum. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato paste, water and Spice Mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cool.
  • Drizzle chicken with 1 tbsp oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle over Spice Mix, toss well to coat.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Transfer chicken to cutting board, rest for 2 minutes then dice and cool. Combine with capsicum mixture.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add beans, corn, tomato paste, water and Spice Mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 kcal, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 26 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 795 mg, Fiber 2.3 g, Sugar 1.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 11.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF QUESADILLAS



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Quick-cooking ground beef is the perfect ingredient for on-the-run cooks. Try serving these quesadillas with your favorite taco toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and sliced olives.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, chilies, oregano, cumin and salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. , Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Spoon 1/2 cup of the meat mixture over half of unbuttered side. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese; fold in half. , Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 475° for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 960mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BEEF AND POTATO QUESADILLAS



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Enjoy these cheesy potato and beef quesadillas made using Betty Crocker® Ultimate Cheddar mashed potatoes-a perfect Mexican-style dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 box (4.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Ultimate Cheddar mashed potatoes
1 pouch Cheese Sauce (from potatoes box)
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 slices pepper Jack cheese (3/4 oz each)
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook and stir beef over medium-high heat about 5 minutes or until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add onion and garlic; cook 1 minute or until onion is soft.
  • Make potatoes as directed on box omitting butter and using 1 cup water, 1/2 cup milk and the 1 pouch Cheese Sauce. In medium bowl, mix potatoes and ground beef mixture.
  • Heat sandwich/panini grill press to medium heat. Brush tortillas with oil. Place about 3 tablespoons potato mixture on half of each tortilla; top with 1 slice of cheese. Fold tortillas over filling.
  • When grill press is heated, place tortillas on grill. Close grill; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is hot. Serve quesadillas with salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

PICADILLO GROUND BEEF QUESADILLAS



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Picadillo is popular Latin comfort food, and it's typically served with rice. But it's equally delicious served as a quesadilla, and it's a great way to use leftover picadillo. Feel free to garnish with some pico de gallo, pickled hot peppers, cilantro, more cheese, or with your favorite toppings.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Quesadillas

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons olive brine
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
3 tablespoons raisins
cooking spray
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Place diced potato in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cooked potato and brown on all sides for about 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet; cook and stir until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain as much fat from the pan as possible.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, water, olive brine, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. Add olives, raisins, and reserved potatoes; stir well. Reduce heat to low and simmer picadillo for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Place a tortilla in the hot skillet and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup hot picadillo on one half of the hot tortilla. Top with Mexican cheese, then fold tortilla in half, pressing down with a spatula. Cook until cheese is melted, about 1 more minute. Repeat to cook remaining quesadillas.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 3 triangles to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 639.8 mg

MASHED POTATO QUESADILLA



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I had something like this at a restaurant last night and I had to try to duplicate it at home! It reminds me of a perogies! I think that this recipe can really be played up with just about anything you like with potatoes! This can be a super fast meal if you use the heat and serve bacon and premade mashed potatoes!

Provided by MrsB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 31m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mashed potatoes
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
¼ cup sliced green onions
8 flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons softened butter
1 cup salsa
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Stir together the mashed potatoes, bacon, and green onions. Spread the mashed potato mixture onto one side of half of the tortillas, spreading to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the mashed potatoes and top with the remaining tortillas. Lightly butter each side of the quesadillas.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Place a quesadilla into the preheated pan, and cook until golden brown and crispy, then turn over, and continue cooking on the other side until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.1 calories, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 92.5 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 1590.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

SWEET POTATO & BEAN QUESADILLAS



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Sweet potatoes and black beans roll up together for a quesadilla that's easy, fast, fun and delicious. -Brittany Hubbard, St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium sweet potatoes
4 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
3/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Scrub sweet potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high, turning once, until very tender, 7-9 minutes., When cool enough to handle, cut each potato lengthwise in half. Scoop out pulp. Spread onto half of each tortilla; top with beans and cheese. Fold other half of tortilla over filling., Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook quesadillas until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 531mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

POTATO & CHEDDAR QUESADILLA



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Here's my favorite way to use up left-over mashed potatoes. If your mashed potatoes are flavored with garlic, onions, etc. it's all the better. Measurements are approximate since I usually throw this together to use up leftovers in the fridge. If my potatoes are plain, I have been known to add a little chicken bouillon to give them more flavor. Serving size may vary- my two year-old DD and I share one of these for lunch. This definitely is not a "diet" meal, but, it's delicious!

Provided by AmyMCGS

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large burrito-size flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3-1 cup prepared mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon red & black pepper
1/2 cup hot salsa, for dipping
sour cream or other cooked vegetables

Steps:

  • Place a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Put a small amount of olive oil in a large preheated skillet.
  • Spread mashed potatoes on one tortilla, and place it potato side-up in skillet.
  • Top with shredded cheddar, spices, and any other optional ingredients that you are using.
  • Top with the other tortilla and cover the pan.
  • When cheese is melted & bottom tortilla is crisp, carefully turn over the quesadilla, and cook uncovered until the other tortilla is crispy (3-4 minutes).
  • Slice into wedges, and serve with salsa or sour cream for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1036.4, Fat 50.6, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 81.9, Sodium 2560.9, Carbohydrate 111.8, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 10.1, Protein 36

POTATO AND SAUSAGE QUESADILLAS



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Enjoy these cheesy potato and chorizo sausage quesadillas made using Betty Crocker® Potato Buds® mashed potatoes - a perfect Mexican-style dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb fresh chorizo sausage, casing removed, chopped
1 cup hot milk
2/3 cup Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 corn or flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed
10 slices Asadero, Chihuahua, Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook chorizo over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  • In medium bowl, thoroughly stir hot milk, dry potatoes, onion, melted butter, parsley, garlic and salt until consistency of stiff mashed potatoes. Stir in chorizo.
  • Heat oil on griddle over medium-high heat. Place 2 tablespoons filling on half of each tortilla; top filling with 1 slice cheese. Fold each tortilla over onto filling. Heat on griddle, turning once, until cheese is melted. Serve with your favorite salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Quesadilla, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and tender beef.
  • To make the quesadillas easier to fold, use a large tortilla.
  • Be careful not to overfill the quesadillas, or they will be difficult to fold and seal.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt and the tortillas have time to brown.
  • Serve the quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Beef and potato quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover beef and potatoes, and they can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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