Family Meal Kit
One-Pan Tex-Mex-Style Beef Quesadilla
with fiesta black beans and corn
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Laura Alpern
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
-
4 Large Flour Tortillas
- 8 oz. Black Beans
-
6 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
-
4 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 4 Green Onions
- 4 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
-
Nutrition (per serving) QPGBk23E
-
Calories730
-
Carbohydrates55g
-
Net Carbs49g
-
Fat39g
-
Protein42g
-
Sodium1400mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
-
If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
-
If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
-
1 Prepare the Ingredients
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate. -
2 Start the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot, dry pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Carefully drain excess grease from pan. Pan will be hot! Use caution. -
3 Finish the Filling
Stir fiesta seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, corn, beans, and white portions of green onions into hot pan until combined and heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner. -
4 Assemble the Quesadillas
Place tortillas on a clean work surface.
Evenly divide cheese and filling between tortillas, placing on one half. Wipe pan clean and reserve.Fold empty half of tortilla over filling, pressing firmly to seal. -
5 Cook Quesadillas and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook filling to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Working in batches, place quesadillas in hot pan and cook until golden-brown and cheese is melted, 2-4 minutes per side.Replenish oil, as needed. Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, cutting into triangles, if desired, and topping with sour cream, green portions of green onions, and salsa (to taste). Bon appétit!
Home Chef is a meal kit delivery service - order and receive home food delivery weekly. Choose from 21 fresh recipes featuring steak, chicken, pork, fish, vegetarian options, and beyond to meet your cooking needs each week.