BEAN 'N' BEEF QUESADILLAS

Bean 'N' Beef Quesadillas image

Either leftover roast beef or deli beef works well in this recipe from Marian Platt of Sequim, Washington. To complement the hearty quesadillas, she dresses up purchased salsa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chunky salsa
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 cups julienned cooked roast beef
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the salsa, cilantro and lime juice. In another bowl, combine the beans, corn and 1/2 cup salsa mixture. Set remaining salsa mixture aside., Place beef, cheese and bean mixture on half of each tortilla; fold over. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook quesadillas in 1 tablespoon oil for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted, using additional oil as needed. Cut into wedges. Serve with reserved salsa mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1068mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 37g protein.