Quesadilla (Beef, Vegetable or Chicken)

Name: Quesadilla (Beef, Vegetable or Chicken)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 6 - 8 flour tortillas ((20cm/8")); 2 cups (200g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese ((or other of choice) (Note 1)); 3/4 cup roughly chopped coriander/cilantro; 1 cup corn kernels ((frozen thawed or can drained)); ONE Filling of Choice, below ((beef, chicken or vegetable)); 1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, salt; 2 tsp each cumin powder, paprika; 1/4 tsp each black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 g arlic cloves (, minced); 1/2 onion (, finely chopped); 500 g / 1 lb ground beef / mince; 1 small red capsicum/bell peppers (, diced); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup (65 ml) water; 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 500 g /1 lb chicken thighs (, skinless boneless (Note 2)); 2 g arlic cloves (, minced); 1 small onion (, quartered and sliced); 1 small red capsicum/bell pepper (, diced); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion (, diced); 2 cloves garlic (, minced); 1 can of black beans, drained ((400g/14oz)); 1 capsicum/bell pepper (, diced (any colour)); 1 cup corn ((canned drained or frozen thawed)); 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup (65 ml) water

Recipe video above. Choose ONE Filling! The spice mix adds terrific flavour - great with vegetable, chicken, beef, pork and turkey. Freezer friendly!

⏱️ 25 min 🔪 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 5.0 (107) 👁️ 2 views

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Ingredients

6 servings

6 - 8 flour tortillas ((20cm/8"))
2 cups (200g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese ((or other of choice) (Note 1))
3/4 cup roughly chopped coriander/cilantro
1 cup corn kernels ((frozen thawed or can drained))
ONE Filling of Choice, below ((beef, chicken or vegetable))
1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, salt
2 tsp each cumin powder, paprika
1/4 tsp each black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 g arlic cloves (, minced)
1/2 onion (, finely chopped)
500 g / 1 lb ground beef / mince
1 small red capsicum/bell peppers (, diced)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup (65 ml) water
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
500 g /1 lb chicken thighs (, skinless boneless (Note 2))
2 g arlic cloves (, minced)
1 small onion (, quartered and sliced)
1 small red capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion (, diced)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 can of black beans, drained ((400g/14oz))
1 capsicum/bell pepper (, diced (any colour))
1 cup corn ((canned drained or frozen thawed))
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup (65 ml) water

Steps

Place tortilla on work surface. Sprinkle one side with a bit of cheese, top with Filling of Choice. Sprinkle with corn*, coriander and top with cheese. Fold in half.
Preheat non stick skillet over medium low heat (no oil, if pan is not non-stick use 2 tsp oil).
Place quesadilla in skillet, press down lightly, cover with lid. Cook for 3 minutes until underside is super golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip over the folded edge (see video). Press down lightly. Cook for 3 minutes until crispy (no lid).
Transfer to cutting board, cut in half. Serve immediately!
Dipping Sauce options: Sour cream, salsa, Avocado Sauce (pictured)
Mix ingredients in a small bowl. Use for one of the Fillings Options below.
Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go. Once it changes from pink to brown, add capsicum. Cook for 1 minute.
Add tomato paste, water and Spice Mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cool.
Drizzle chicken with 1 tbsp oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle over Spice Mix, toss well to coat.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to bowl, cool.
Return pan to stove, reduce to medium heat. Add remaining 1/2 tbsp oil. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes until deep golden. Turn and cook for 3 minutes until cooked through.
Transfer chicken to cutting board, rest for 2 minutes then dice and cool. Combine with capsicum mixture.
Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum, cook for 1 minute.
Add beans, corn, tomato paste, water and Spice Mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

418 kkal

Protein 26g (33%)

Carbs 33g (41%)

Fat 21g (26%)

Macronutrients

Calories41821% DV

Protein26g52% DV

Carbs33g11% DV

Fat21g32% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 3.371

Per Serving Rp 562/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 6.742 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (18% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
- 8 flour tortillas	6	-	-
	2 cups	-	-
roughly chopped coriander/cilantro	0.75 cup	-	-
corn kernels	1 cup	-	-
ONE Filling of Choice	-	-	-
each onion powder	1 tsp	Rp 8.000/100g	Rp 400
each cumin powder	2 tsp	Rp 70.000/kg	Rp 700
each black pepper	0.25 tsp	-	-
olive oil	0.5 tbsp	-	-
arlic cloves	2 g	-	-
onion	0.5	-	-
/ 1 lb ground beef / mince	500 g	-	-
small red capsicum/bell peppers	1	-	-
tomato paste	2 tbsp	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 360
	0.25 cup	-	-
olive oil	1 tbsp	-	-
/1 lb chicken thighs	500 g	-	-
arlic cloves	2 g	-	-
small onion	1	-	-
small red capsicum/bell pepper	1	-	-
vegetable oil	2 tbsp	-	-
onion	1	-	-
garlic	2 cloves	-	-
can of black beans	1	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 1.200
capsicum/bell pepper	1	-	-
corn	1 cup	-	-
tomato paste	0.25 cup	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 711
	0.25 cup	-	-