Spicy Beef Quesadilla Recipes

BEEF QUESADILLAS

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.

SPICY BEEF QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In medium skillet, cook ground beef, corn and onions over medium-high heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
• Stir in chili powder, salt and cumin. Cook 1 minute.
• Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Place 1 tortilla in skillet. Layer tortilla with 1/3 cup cheese and 1/4 cup of beef mixture. Fold tortilla over. Cook over medium hear for 2 minutes. Carefully turn quesadilla; cook an additional 2 minutes.
• Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve quesadillas with salsa and sour cream.

SPICY STEAK QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Lay out 2 of the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Top with 1/2 cup of the Cheddar, spreading evenly over the tortillas. Divide the steak among the tortillas and sprinkle with the desired amount of jalapeno. Top with salsa and remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Top with remaining tortillas and press to seal.
• Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan and lower the heat to medium. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the other quesadilla.
• Let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into 8 or 10 pieces. Garnish with salsa and cilantro sprigs.

SPICY BEEF QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325° F. In large sauté pan on medium heat, add just enough canola oil to cover pan. Add ground beef, chipotle pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Lightly brown meat, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Lay out 4 tortillas on a cooking sheet and evenly cover with cheese. Evenly distribute beef, scallions, cilantro, and bell pepper over cheese. Cover each layered tortilla with another tortilla and lightly mist with cooking spray. Bake about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, place the 4 quesadillas on a cutting board and cut into quarters; serve hot.

SPICY QUESADILLA

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat oil.
• Cook peppers, onions, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin and cayenne, stirring often until peppers and onions are limp, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add olives.
• Arrange 3 tortillas in single layer on baking sheets.
• Divide onion and pepper mixture evenly over tortillas, spread to 1/2 inch off edges.
• Top with shredded cheese, spread evenly between 3 tortillas.
• Place remaining 3 tortillas on top, press down lightly.
• Bake at 450 degrees until tortillas are lightly browned.
• 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cut into 4 to 6 wedges.
• Arrange on platter and serve with sour cream, if desired.

SPICY QUESADILLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, jalapeno peppers, 3 tablespoons of the pickling juice from the peppers, sugar, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt together in a bowl.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours before serving.

BEEF QUESADILLAS WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute steak in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. , Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over one side of each tortilla; top with 1/3 cup beef and remaining cheese. Fold tortillas over. , In another large skillet, cook two quesadillas in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas and oil. Cut into wedges., In a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; serve with quesadillas. Cover and refrigerate remaining salsa.

SPICY BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Add sausages and cook, turning often, until cooked through and browned, 12 to 16 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove sausages from the skillet and chop when cool enough to handle.
• Beat eggs in a small bowl with milk.
• Spray a small skillet with cooking spray and set over low heat. Add the beaten eggs, green onions, salt, and pepper; cook until edges are set, then gently turn with a spatula until scrambled, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove eggs to a plate and wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
• Place 1 tortilla in the skillet over low heat. Top with 1/2 of the nacho cheese sauce, 1/2 of the chopped sausage, and 1/2 of the scrambled eggs. Top with another tortilla and cook, carefully turning once, just until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat to cook remaining quesadilla.