Low Fat Beef Quesadillas

Satisfy your craving for a Tex-Mex favorite with these flavorful Low Fat Beef Quesadillas, a healthier twist on the classic recipe. Packed with seasoned lean ground beef, sautéed red bell peppers and onions, and a hint of fresh coriander, these quesadillas deliver bold flavor without the guilt. Sandwiched between whole wheat tortillas and finished with melted low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, every bite is perfectly crisp, cheesy, and delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a light yet satisfying meal. Serve these quesadillas with your favorite salsa or a dollop of Greek yogurt for a wholesome, protein-packed dish the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g Lean ground beef
• 4 pieces Whole wheat tortillas
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Onion
• 100 g Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander

Directions

Step 1

Dice the red bell pepper and onion finely.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent and the pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.

Step 5

Stir in the salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the spices meld.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh coriander.

Step 7

Lay out the tortillas and evenly distribute the beef mixture across the center of each one.

Step 8

Sprinkle the low-fat shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture.

Step 9

Fold each tortilla in half over the filling to create a semicircle.

Step 10

Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and heat it over medium heat.

Step 11

Place one of the folded quesadillas onto the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.

Step 12

Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

Step 13

Remove from heat and slice each quesadilla into wedges.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy your low fat beef quesadillas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(800.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1447.6

Total Fat 53.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 190.6mg	0%
Sodium 4088.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 102.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 919.6mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 1054.9mg	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: 35.2%

Protein: 29.9%

Carbs: 34.9%