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Chorizo, Beef and Beany Quesadillas
Chorizo, Beef and Beany Quesadillas

Chorizo, Beef and Beany Quesadillas

with Pepper and Baby Leaf Salad

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 07, 2025

Sandwiched together with a chorizo and beef chilli inspired filling and plenty of cheese, these Chorizo, Beef and Beany Quesadillas are a Mexican inspired favourite laden with spices such as cumin seeds, paprika and thyme.

Tags:
High Protein
Medium Spice
Allergens:
Milk
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total30 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

40 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

½ carton(s)

Red Kidney Beans

120 grams

British Beef Mince

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

Mexican Style Spice Mix

10 grams

Beef Stock Paste

4 unit(s)

Super Soft Tortillas with Whole Wheat

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

12 milliliter(s)

Balsamic Glaze

(Contains: Sulphites)

90 grams

Diced Chorizo

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar

75 milliliter(s)

Water for the Beef

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3220 kJ
Energy (kcal)770 kcal
Fat36.8 g
of which saturates14.9 g
Carbohydrate64 g
of which sugars14.9 g
Dietary Fibre12.6 g
Protein42.2 g
Salt5.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Garlic Press
Grater
Bowl
Pan
Sieve

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 1cm chunks. 

Grate the cheese. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Fry Time
2

Drain and rinse the kidney beans in a sieve (see ingredients for amount, but use them all if you like beans!). Pop them into a bowl and roughly mash with the back of a fork. 

Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chorizo, beef mince and chopped pepper, then season with salt and pepper

Fry until the mince is browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Bring on the Beans and Spice
3

Once the mince is browned, stir in the garlic, tomato puree and Mexican style spice mix. Fry for 1 min.

Add the crushed kidney beans, beef stock paste, sugar and water for the beef (see pantry for both amounts), then bring to the boil. 

Simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, 2-3 mins. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

Assemble your Quesadillas
4

Lay the tortillas (2 per person) onto a lightly oiled baking tray and spoon the filling onto one half of each one. Top with the cheese.

Fold the other side over to make a semi-circle. Press down to keep together. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.

Time to Bake
5

Rub a little oil over the top of each quesadilla, then bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 8-12 mins.

Serve
6

When everything's ready, transfer your chorizo, beef and bean quesadillas to your plates.

Serve the baby leaves alongside drizzled with the balsamic glaze to finish. 

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