School Night BBQ Beef and Chorizo Quesadillas
with Baby Leaf Salad
- Milk
- Wheat
- Cereals containing gluten
- Sulphites
Ace the new school year with these crowd-pleasing and speedy recipes, perfect for fuelling studious brains and busy parents alike. These School Night BBQ Beef Quesadillas are ideal for your weeknight table and ready in under 25 minutes.
Ingredients
240 grams
British Beef Mince
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
60 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 sachet(s)
Central American Style Spice Mix
30 grams
Tomato Puree
32 grams
BBQ Sauce
4 unit(s)
Plain Taco Tortillas
(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)
15 milliliter(s)
Cider Vinegar
(Contains: Sulphites)
50 grams
Baby Leaf Mix
90 grams
Diced Chorizo
Not included in your delivery
75 milliliter(s)
Water for the Sauce
1 tbsp
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 chorizo and 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. It's 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) Once the beef is browned, add the garlic, Central American style spice mix and tomato puree. 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.
a) Just before serving, add the baby leaves 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!
Step 1 MOD: If you’re adding chorizo, add it to the pan with the beef mince. Fry for the same amount of time, then continue as instructed.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Tasty and comforting, with good flavours overall. Some found it could use more spice for extra zing.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy school nights.
- Suggestions: Consider adding beans and vegetables to bulk up the filling. Use plenty of kitchen roll, as the sauce can leak out.
- Portions: Several reviewers found the portion size small, particularly for the filling and cheese. Consider increasing quantities.
