BBQ Beef Quesadillas
with Baby Gem and Tomato Salad
- Milk
- Cereals containing gluten
- Sulphites
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our BBQ Beef Quesadillas in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Ingredients
240
British Beef Mince
2
Garlic Clove
60
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2
Central American Style Spice Mix
30
Tomato Puree
32
BBQ Sauce
4
Plain Taco Tortillas
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
15
Cider Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
1
Medium Tomato
1
Baby Gem Lettuce
Not included in your delivery
75
Water for the Sauce
1
Olive Oil for the Dressing
Utensils
Instructions
a) Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9.
b) Heat a medium frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
c) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.
d) Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) While the beef cooks, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Grate the cheese.
b) Add the garlic, Central American style spice mix and tomato puree to the browned beef, then stir-fry for 1 min.
c) Stir in the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and cook until thickened, 2-3 mins.
d) Once thickened, remove from the heat and stir in the BBQ sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
a) Lay the tortillas (2 per person) onto a lightly oiled baking tray and spoon the beef filling onto one half of each one.
b) Top with the cheese, then fold the other side over to make a semi-circle. Press down to keep together.
c) Rub a little oil over the top of each one.
d) Bake your quesadillas on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 5-7 mins.
a) While the quesadillas bake, pop the cider vinegar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount) into a large bowl.
b) Season with salt and pepper, then mix together.
c) Cut the tomatoes into 1cm pieces and add them to the dressing.
a) Trim the baby gem, halve lengthways, then thinly slice widthways.
b) Just before serving, add the baby gem to the bowl of dressing and toss to coat.
a) When ready, share the BBQ beef quesadillas between your plates.
b) Serve with the salad alongside.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the smoky BBQ taste and melty cheese, though some found the BBQ sauce a bit tangy.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with several appreciating the oven-baking method for crispy results.
- Suggestions: Consider adding vegetables or beans to the filling for more substance; some recommend serving with wedges or rice.
- Portions: While tasty, many found the meal light; adding a heartier side dish could make it more filling.
- Salad: The simple vinaigrette-dressed salad received mixed reviews; some enjoyed it, while others found it plain.
