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    You are here: Home / Snack Recipes / Quesadilla

    by Jenalyn Rose Forbes · published: Oct 8, 2020 · updated: Oct 4, 2020

    Quesadilla

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    Want some quesadilla with a Filipino twist? I got you!

    I have appreciated Mexican cuisine ever since. And we can’t deny that there are a few similarities between their dishes and ours. That's why it isn’t too hard to get used to their food. Just like how it is with a quesadilla, which we can put on a little Filipino twist to make it more familiar and homey.

    quesadilla
    A mouth-watering quesadilla filled with minced beef, corn, capsicum and cheese.
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    • How to make Quesadilla
    • Making ahead
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    I’m happy that it is one of those Mexican meals that you can make at home. I’ve been a fan of their food for quite a while. It has this distinct flavor that kind of challenges your tastebuds. In short, they are really flavorful. Don’t even get me started with their signature salsa, which is one of my favorites. Speaking of salsa, you can actually make it along with this recipe. It would be a great dip for your quesadillas.

    Ingredients and substitute

    I used olive oil in cooking the stuffing. But any cooking oil will do too. Use the one that is readily available in your kitchen.

    Minced beef tastes best with several Mexican like quesadillas and tacos. However, these foods are versatile and can accommodate different kinds of variation. So feel free to make your own version by using alternatives like chicken or pork.

    Beef, corn, capsicum and taco seasoning
    Beef, corn, capsicum and taco seasoning

    Red bell pepper will give your recipe an awesome flavor and slight spiciness. The color red’s gonna make the stuffing really colorful. Oh, and did I mention that it’s also very healthy and full of vitamin C?

    I added some corn kernels for more texture and a little sweetness. Plus the thought of munching on some corn makes the recipe more enticing.

    Mexican taco seasoning is needed to give it a more Mexican feel. Since making it yourself is gonna be a lot of work, it would be advisable to buy ready-made ones from the supermarket.

    Cheese lovers will rejoice with the quick melt cheese that we will use for this recipe. If you love cheese so much, feel free to put in as much as you want to.

    Get the best tortilla from your nearest supermarket. This is the key to tasting that Mexican authenticity. It’s also an ingredient in many other of their recipes.

    How to make Quesadilla

    Get a pan and put it over medium heat. Put some olive oil, let it settle for a while then add the  minced beef. Cook the beef until it turns light brown in color. 

    Add in the chopped red bell pepper, corn kernels, and Mexican taco seasoning. Stir them all together then cook for another 3 minutes. Season with enough salt and pepper. Set them aside for a while.

    quesadilla filling
    Quesadilla filling

    In another pan, heat the flour tortilla. Carefully add the cooked beef and vegetables. Place an amount of quick melt cheese before folding the tortilla in half. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes or until their color changes to brown. Do the same procedure with the remaining tortillas. 

    Cut the cooked quesadillas into 3, making them into triangle shapes. Transfer into a plate to serve.

    Making ahead

    For busy moms, they can use this recipe if they want to make some make-ahead quesadilla. All you have to do is separately wrap each quesadilla and place them in the freezer. But remember to let them cool first before doing so. This way, they can last for a month. Then you can serve them by heating using a microwave oven or frying pan.

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    Recipe

    quesadilla recipe

    Quesadilla Recipe

    Jenalyn Rose Forbes
    Quesadilla is a quick and easy dish that you can prepare for the whole family. You can enjoy it for snack or even for dinner.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 3
    Calories 779 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ tsp olive oil
    • 100 g minced beef
    • ½ small red bell pepper
    • 100 g corn kernel
    • 1 tbsp Mexican taco seasoning
    • 500 g quick melt cheese
    • 6 pcs flour tortilla

    Instructions
     

    • In a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and minced beef. Cook until the beef turns into light brown. 
      cook the minced beef
    • Add red bell pepper, corn and Mexican taco seasoning. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
      add corn, capsicum and taco seasoning
    • Heat the flour tortilla in a pan, add the minced meat and vegetables. Add quick melt cheese and fold the tortilla into half. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until brown. Repeat the same procedure for the remaining ingredients. 
      heat the tortilla and add the filling
    • Cut it into halt to make triangle shapes. Serve and enjoy!
      cut into half

    Nutrition

    Calories: 779kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 46gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 36gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 1172mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2121IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 1148mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword quesadilla, quesadilla beef
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    Jenalyn Rose Forbes, Food Blogger

    Hi I am Jen

    I so love it when I see my family smile after cooking a delicious meal for them and I am sure plenty of Mom's out there will feel the same way too. This is why I started this blog.

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