Picadillo-Style Beef Quesadillas
Picadillo-Style Beef Quesadillas layer seasoned ground beef with warm spices, tangy olive brine, and a hint of sweetness from raisins, all melted together with cheese in crisped flour tortillas. Briny green olives and tender potato give each bite balance and depth, making this a satisfying option for weeknight dinners or a casual weekend lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Picadillo-Style Beef Quesadillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the diced potato in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked potato and brown on all sides for about 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
Add the ground beef to the skillet; cook and stir until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain as much fat from the pan as you can.
- 4
Stir in the tomato sauce, water, olive brine, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined. Add the olives, raisins, and reserved potatoes; stir well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the picadillo for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and coat it with cooking spray. Place a tortilla in the hot skillet and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
- 6
Spread about 1/4 cup hot picadillo over one half of the hot tortilla. Top with Mexican cheese, then fold the tortilla in half and press down with a spatula. Cook until the cheese melts, about 1 more minute. Repeat to cook the remaining quesadillas.
- 7
Cut each quesadilla into 3 triangles to serve.
- Calories 307.38 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 13.29 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 35.96 g 13%
- Total Fat 11.46 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.66 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 28.21 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 700.69 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.38 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.85 g --
- Added Sugars 1.29 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 192.34 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.64 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 236.52 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 18.04 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 16.83 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Picadillo Style Beef Quesadillas is made with 16 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Oregano, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 307.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Picadillo-Style Beef Quesadillas made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Oregano, Flour Tortilla, Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Picadillo-Style Beef Quesadillas?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 307.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Picadillo-Style Beef Quesadillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Picadillo-Style Beef Quesadillas healthy?
- Picadillo-Style Beef Quesadillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 307.38 calories and 13.29 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 700.69 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.66 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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