Sunday, 8 June 2008

Beef quesadillas

500g lean beef mince
1/2 tsp paprika
2 pinches cayenne pepper
1 tsp sunflower oil
8 flour tortillas
200g fresh ready-made tomato salsa
6 spring onions, sliced
200g reduced fat cheddar, grated
packed of fresh coriander, chopped
sour cream to serve (optional)

Fry the mince over a high heat until brown. Drain off the fat and stir in the paprika and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2-3 mins and season well with salt and pepper.

In a large frying pan, heat the oil, put in a tortilla and top it with a quarter of the mince, some salsa, spring onions, cheese and coriander and finish with another tortilla. Press down firmly and allow to heat through for a few seconds.

Using a palate knife, turn the filled tortillas over and cook for a further 2 mins. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Cut the quesadillas into six qedges and serve with a green salad and some sour cream, if liked.

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