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Chilli and Lime Quesadilla with Chipotle Mayo
This quick and easy recipe features a flavorful beef mince filling seasoned with chilli, lime, and various spices, combined with sauteed capsicum and onion, all tucked inside a warm quesadilla. It's served with a creamy homemade chipotle mayo for an extra kick, perfect for a speedy lunch or dinner.
#Quesadilla
#Beef
#Mexican
#Tex-Mex
#Quick Meal
#Lunch
#Dinner
#Spicy
#Chipotle Mayo
#Weeknight Meal
Final Plated Quesadilla
Recipe Information
5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Tex-Mex
English
Nutrition (per serving)
425
Calories
17g
Protein
30g
Carbs
24g
Fat
Cooked Quesadilla on Pan
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Assembling the Filling
Instructions
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- Dice the red capsicum, yellow capsicum, and onion into small pieces.2m
Preview2mPreviewDice the red capsicum, yellow capsicum, and onion into small pieces. - In a pan, sauté the diced capsicum, onion, and chilli & lime seasoning over medium heat until the vegetables soften.3m
Preview3mPreviewIn a pan, sauté the diced capsicum, onion, and chilli & lime seasoning over medium heat until the vegetables soften. - Add the beef mince to the pan and brown it, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd the beef mince to the pan and brown it, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. - Stir in the garlic powder, paprika, chilli flakes, oregano, and freshly squeezed lime juice into the browned beef mince and vegetables. Mix well to combine.1m
Preview1mPreviewStir in the garlic powder, paprika, chilli flakes, oregano, and freshly squeezed lime juice into the browned beef mince and vegetables. Mix well to combine. - In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and chipotle adobo sauce to create the chipotle mayo.1m
Preview1mPreviewIn a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and chipotle adobo sauce to create the chipotle mayo. - Assemble the quesadilla: lay one tortilla flat, spread half of the beef and vegetable filling over one half of the tortilla, then fold the other half over to create a crescent shape. Repeat for the second quesadilla.1mPreview1mPreviewAssemble the quesadilla: lay one tortilla flat, spread half of the beef and vegetable filling over one half of the tortilla, then fold the other half over to create a crescent shape. Repeat for the second quesadilla.
- Heat a clean pan over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for approximately 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.4mPreview4mPreviewHeat a clean pan over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for approximately 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Remove quesadillas from the pan, cut into wedges, and serve immediately with the prepared chipotle mayo.1mPreview1mPreviewRemove quesadillas from the pan, cut into wedges, and serve immediately with the prepared chipotle mayo.
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