Best 10 Southwestern Corned Beef Quesadillas Recipes

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For a tantalizing Tex-Mex fusion dish, embark on a culinary journey to create mouthwatering southwestern corned beef quesadillas. Savor the irresistible combination of savory corned beef, roasted red peppers, sweet corn, and a blend of zesty southwestern spices, all nestled between a golden-brown tortilla. With each bite, experience a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

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

SOUTHWEST QUESADILLA WITH CILANTRO-LIME SOUR CREAM



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 16 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for griddle
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
3/4 cup corn kernels, (about 1 ear)
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Four 10-inch "burrito size" flour tortillas
One 16-ounce can refried black beans
1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
Lime-Cilantro Sour Cream, recipe follows
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 lime, juiced
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute red pepper and onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to incorporate and saute for 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add the cilantro. Preheat a long, 2-burner cast iron griddle, or a large saute pan over medium heat. Lay 2 tortillas on a work surface and spread each evenly with refried black beans. Place tortillas, bean side up, on the griddle (begin with 1 if using a saute pan). Sprinkle onion-red pepper mixture evenly over the top of each, then sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Cover with another tortilla coated with refried black beans and cook until cheese melts, about 4 minutes. Flip quesadillas to toast the other side. Slice each quesadilla into 8 wedges, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with Lime-Cilantro Sour Cream.
  • In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together until combined. Season, to taste, with salt if needed.

SOUTHWESTERN QUESADILLA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 (10-inch) flour tortillas
2 pounds turkey sausage, recipe follows
1 1/2 pound mozzarella, shredded
3/4 cup roasted red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch long strips
1 cup basil pesto, recipe follows
2/3 cup chicken broth
2 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2 pounds ground turkey
1 tablespoon ground sage
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh basil leaves, firmly packed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pecans or pine nuts
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Arrange flour tortillas on a table. Six of the tortillas will be sandwich tops and 6 will be bottoms. Sprinkle the turkey sausage evenly on 6 bottom tortillas. Next, sprinkle 4 to 5 ounces of mozzarella cheese over the turkey sausage. (As the quesadillas cook, the cheese will melt and act as glue to hold the quesadilla together.) Add 5 or 6 strips of red bell pepper over the mozzarella and turkey sausage. Finally, spread a thin layer of basil pesto on each of the remaining 6 flour tortilla tops and press it firmly on top of the bottom tortilla section.
  • Preheat your grill to low heat. Place the quesadillas on the grill and cook until grill marks are present and the quesadilla turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. The inside should be warm and the cheese should be melted. Once finished cooking, remove the quesadilla from the grill, cut into 6 wedges, and serve with your favorite salsa.
  • Place the chicken broth and chipotle chiles with adobo sauce in a blender, and puree until smooth, about 1 minute. In a large skillet over medium high heat, begin cooking the turkey sausage. Then add in the chipotle chile mixture and cook until the meat is crumbly and well done, about 10 to 15 minutes. Toward the end of the cooking, add in your sage, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cool the sausage mixture before spooning it onto the tortillas.
  • Put the basil and olive oil into a food processor and blend until smooth. Next, add the pecans, Parmesan, and salt. Continue to blend until smooth, adding more olive oil, if necessary, to achieve a smooth consistency.

SOUTHWEST QUESADILLAS



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Add some Tex-Mex flavors to your dinner table with this recipe for Southwest Quesadillas from My Food and Family. This delicious fusion makes a perfect meal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 beef skirt steak (1/2 lb.)
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 green onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
3 tablespoons A.1. Spicy Chipotle Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Grill steak 5 to 6 min. on each side or until medium doneness. Meanwhile, combine cheese, corn, onions and cilantro.
  • Cut steak across the grain into thin strips; toss with A.1. Spoon onto 4 tortillas; top with cheese mixture and remaining tortillas.
  • Grill 1 to 2 min. on each side or until cheese is melted and quesadillas are lightly browned on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 12 g

SOUTHWESTERN CORNED BEEF QUESADILLAS!



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I discovered these on a road trip through New Mexico and conned the recipe out of the cook. They were absolutely delicious and are a great way to serve up your leftover brisket!

Provided by Andrea Duncan

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup leftover corned beef brisket, shredded
2 (8 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons diced green chilies

Steps:

  • Warm corned beef in a small bowl in microwave on High, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the hot skillet. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, corned beef, and green chilies.
  • Top with the other tortilla. Heat until bottom tortilla is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes . Carefully flip and heat until other side is golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes. Cut in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 867.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SOUTHWESTERN CORNED BEEF QUESADILLAS!



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I discovered these on a road trip through New Mexico and conned the recipe out of the cook. They were absolutely delicious and are a great way to serve up your leftover brisket!

Provided by Andrea Duncan

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup leftover corned beef brisket, shredded
2 (8 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons diced green chilies

Steps:

  • Warm corned beef in a small bowl in microwave on High, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the hot skillet. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, corned beef, and green chilies.
  • Top with the other tortilla. Heat until bottom tortilla is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes . Carefully flip and heat until other side is golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes. Cut in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 867.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CORNED BEEF QUESADILLAS



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On a road trip across country we stopped in a restaurant in New Mexico and tried these - I can't remember now what they called them but they were so good I asked for the recipe -- nothin' to it & the best use of your left over corned beef I can imagine!

Provided by Babychops

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6m

Yield 1 quesadilla, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup corned beef, cooked & chopped
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon diced green chilis (I use Ortega)
2 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Place 1 tortilla in skillet, arrange cheese, corned beef & chilies around surface, top with 2nd tortilla & cook over low heat until inside begins to melt & tortilla is lightly browned, flip over (I usually mash the whole thing down before I do this to avoid a mess) and brown other side until cheese is melted & meat is warmed through. You can add a smidge of oil to the skillet if you like a more browned tortilla, gives it a crispier finish.
  • Slice & enjoy! Of course you can make as many as you want, I just gave an example for one -- . These are so yummy and give you something to do with that left over corned beef! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 630.8, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12

CORNED BEEF QUESADILLAS



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Give your favorite Mexican dish a fusion spin, with this easy recipe that uses Old El Paso flour tortillas and classic Reuben sandwich ingredients.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11-oz package)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
8 slices (about 1 oz each) Irish Swiss cheese
1 cup chopped leftover corned beef
1/2 cup well-drained sauerkraut
Thousand Island dressing, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat nonstick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Brush 1 side of each tortilla with melted butter; place tortillas, buttered side down, on griddle.
  • Top each tortilla with 1 cheese slice, 1/4 cup corned beef, 2 tablespoons sauerkraut and another cheese slice. Fold tortilla in half over filling. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges. Serve with Thousand Island dressing.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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These quesadillas are perfect for dinnertime, lunchtime - even party time!" And easy to make. I got this recipe from Crisco.

Provided by Sweet Southern Bell

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cooked chicken, finely shredded
1/2 cup salsa, plus additional for serving
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chili powder
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups jalapeno jack cheese or 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 sprigs fresh cilantro, minced
top with salsa, and
sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F Line 2 baking sheets with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray with CRISCO® No-Stick Cooking Spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine chicken, salsa, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, chili powder and minced cilantro.
  • Arrange 4 tortillas on baking sheet. Top with chicken mixture. Top with remaining 4 tortillas; press closed gently.
  • Bake 5 minutes. Remove baking sheets from oven. Carefully turn quesadillas with spatula.
  • Return to oven; bake 5 minutes more, or until browned. Let stand 2 minutes. Cut each in quarters.
  • Serve immediately, with additional salsa and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.8, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 65.9, Sodium 1372.8, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 4, Protein 29.2

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.

SOUTHWEST STEAK QUESADILLAS



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Colorful peppers and onions make this fantastic dish look as great as it tastes. As an added bonus, folding over one larger tortilla (instead of using two smaller ones) saves you a few grams of fat. -Caroline Shively, Alexandria, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 each small green, sweet red and yellow peppers, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
4 fat-free flour tortillas (10 inches)
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cooked Southwest Steak, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
Salsa, guacamole and reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the peppers and onion over medium-high heat until tender. Transfer to a small bowl., Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; add one tortilla. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over half of tortilla. Top with a fourth of the steak, 1/3 cup pepper mixture, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1-1/2 teaspoons jalapeno., Fold over and cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted; remove. Repeat for remaining quesadillas, spraying pan as needed. Cut into wedges; serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use freshly ground beef and high-quality cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the quesadillas, or they will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt and the tortillas have time to crisp up.
  • Serve the quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Southwestern Corned Beef Quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover corned beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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