Low Fat Beef Quesadilla

Satisfy your craving for a cheesy, meaty treat without the guilt with this Low Fat Beef Quesadilla recipe! Featuring lean ground beef seasoned with low-sodium taco spices, sautéed red bell peppers, and onions, all layered with low-fat shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro inside whole wheat tortillas, it’s a healthier take on a classic favorite. Ready in just 25 minutes, these quesadillas are crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and packed with bold flavors. Perfect for a quick dinner or a nutritious snack, you can serve them with a dollop of low-fat sour cream or a side of salsa for extra zest. This wholesome, protein-packed dish proves you don’t have to compromise on taste while keeping it low-fat and satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium taco seasoning
• 1 cup Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 pieces Whole wheat tortillas (8-inch)
• 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Onion, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 as needed Cooking spray
• 0.5 cup Low-fat sour cream, for serving (optional)
• 0.5 cup Salsa, for serving (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the lean ground beef to the pan.

Step 2

Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Drain any excess fat from the skillet and add the low-sodium taco seasoning along with a splash of water. Stir to combine and let the beef simmer for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add a bit more cooking spray and sauté the diced red bell pepper and chopped onion until they are tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

To assemble each quesadilla, lay one tortilla flat and sprinkle 1/4 cup of the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese on one half of the tortilla.

Step 6

Add approximately 1/4 of the cooked beef mixture on top of the cheese, followed by a layer of the sautéed vegetables and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Step 7

Fold the tortilla over to create a half-circle. Repeat this process for the remaining tortillas.

Step 8

Clean the skillet and spray it with cooking spray, then heat over medium heat.

Step 9

Cook each quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted.

Step 10

Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm, optionally with low-fat sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1379.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1998.9

Total Fat 77.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 400.2mg	0%
Sodium 3544.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 28.0g
Protein 158.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1376.2mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 3041.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 33.7%

Carbs: 29.3%