Spiced BBQ Beef Quesadillas Rapidas
with Bell Pepper, Cheese and Salad
- Milk
- Cereals containing gluten
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
¡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.
Ingredients
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)
1 unit(s)
Baby Gem Lettuce
Not included in your delivery
2 tbsp
Water for the Sauce
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.
a) Rub each quesadilla with a little oil, then bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 4-6 mins.
b) Meanwhile, trim the baby gem, separate the leaves, then tear into bite-sized pieces.
a) Once ready, transfer the quesadillas to your plates.
b) Serve the lettuce on the side.Drizzle over a splash of oil.
c) Serve the mayo (see pantry for amount) alongside for dipping.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Tasty beef filling with good flavours, though some found the overall meal a bit plain.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to cook, but some found the quesadillas tricky to eat.
- Suggestions: Consider adding beans or tomatoes to bulk out the filling for more substantial quesadillas.
- Portions: Many found the beef and cheese quantities insufficient; consider increasing amounts for a heartier meal.
