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Spiced BBQ Beef Quesadillas Rapidas

Spiced BBQ Beef Quesadillas Rapidas

Spiced BBQ Beef Quesadillas Rapidas

with Pepper, Cheese and Rocket

Recipe Development TeamUpdated on September 05, 2024

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¡Vamos! These speedy Spiced BBQ Beef Quesadillas Rapidas are ready in under 25 minutes. Sandwiched together with a meaty beef filling and plenty of cheese, these quesadillas are a Mexican inspired favourite.

Tags:

Family Friendly

Allergens:

Milk

•Cereals containing gluten

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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

Total20 minutes

Active 20 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

240 grams

British Beef Mince

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

30 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

Central American Style Spice Mix

32 grams

BBQ Sauce

6 unit(s)

Plain Taco Tortillas

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

20 grams

Wild Rocket

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Water for the Sauce

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3252 kJ

Energy (kcal)777 kcal

Fat38.5 g

of which saturates14 g

Carbohydrate67.5 g

of which sugars11.8 g

Dietary Fibre6.7 g

Protein40.4 g

Salt2.4 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Large Frying Pan

•Garlic Press

•Grater

•Baking Tray

Instructions

Time to Fry

1

a) Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9.

b) Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into roughly 1cm pieces.

c) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

d) Once hot, add the beef mince and chopped pepper. Fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

Quick Prep

2

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Grate the cheese.

c) Once the beef is cooked, drain and discard any excess fat, then season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: The beef is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Spice Things Up

3

a) Add the garlic, tomato puree, Central American style spice mix and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) to the pan. Cook, stirring to combine, 1 min.

b) Stir the BBQ sauce into the pan and mix well.

c) Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat.

Make your Quesadillas

4

a) Lay the tortillas (3 per person) onto a lightly oiled baking tray.

b) Spoon the beef filling onto one half of each tortilla and top with the cheese.

c) Fold the other side over to make a semi-circle. Press down to keep together.

Ready, Steady, Bake

5

a) Rub each quesadilla with a little oil, then bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 4-6 mins.

Finish and Serve

6

a) Once ready, transfer the quesadillas to your plates.

b) Serve the rocket on the side.

c) Serve the mayo (see pantry for amount) alongside for dipping.

Enjoy!

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