Quick and Tasty Beef Quesadillas

Name: Quick and Tasty Beef Quesadillas
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil; 12 oz (375 g) sirloin steak cut in strips; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander; 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 mL) Milk; 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Canadian Monterey Jack or Canadian Old Cheddar shredded; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 small flour tortillas; 2 large plum tomatoes sliced

Our dietitians' favourite

This recipe is taken from the 2003 Milk Calendar. The ultimate in finger food turned into an all-in-one meal. Your family will enjoy eating these filled tortillas and you’ll love how easy they are to make. Extras can be reheated in the oven – if there are any.

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 15 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
12 oz (375 g) sirloin steak cut in strips
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander
3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) Milk
1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Canadian Monterey Jack or Canadian Old Cheddar shredded
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small flour tortillas
2 large plum tomatoes sliced

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Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 ºF (220 ºC).

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil over high heat; cook sirloin strips, garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander, stirring for 3 min or just until browned.

Whisk flour into milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until liquid is bubbling and thickened, 5 min. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup (180 mL) of the Canadian Monterey Jack or Cheddar until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread one-eighth of the beef mixture on half of each tortilla; top with tomato slices and remaining Canadian Monterey Jack or old Cheddar cheese. Fold over tortillas into a half-moon shape. Place on large baking sheet. Bake for 5 min or until filling is hot and tortilla is crispy. Cut into wedges.

Tips

This recipe can be doubled to make more quesadillas - perfect for a party.

For the Adventurous: Add 1 jalapeno pepper, minced with beef or use Canadian jalapeno-flavoured Monterey Jack cheese for extra kick. Add thin slices of avocado sprinkled with lime juice along with tomatoes.

Healthy Eating Tip: Sensational Suppers - Boost the nutritional value of your meal by choosing foods with a variety of colours, flavours and textures.