Shredded Beef & Egg Quesadillas
Leftover beef quickly becomes a satisfying, cheesy quesadilla with the addition of eggs and green chilies.
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 6
Ingredients
Toppings (optional):
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add beef and eggs; cook and stir until eggs are scrambled. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
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Step 2
Top each of two flour tortillas with 1/4 cup cheese. Evenly divide beef mixture between two tortillas. Top each with half of the chilies and half of remaining cheese. Place remaining two tortillas on top.
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Step 3
Wipe out skillet. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook quesadillas, one at a time, 2 minutes or until tortilla is lightly browned. Turn and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes. Cut each quesadilla in half. Cut each quesadilla in half. Cut each half into wedges. Serve with toppings, if desired.
Nutrition Information
385 Calories
8g SAT FAT
30g PROTEIN
2.1 mg IRON
3.1 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 385 Calories; 144 Calories from fat; 16g Total Fat (8 g Saturated Fat; 3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 236 mg Cholesterol; 891 mg Sodium; 28 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.5 g Dietary Fiber; 30 g Protein; 2.1 mg Iron; 3.9 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 1.2 mcg Vitamin B12; 3.1 mg Zinc; 30.7 mcg Selenium; 196.4 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Iron.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
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Must try!!
Quick and easy for a delicious breakfast. I use leftover roast from the night before to make these beef and egg quesadillas.