Dairy-Free Beef Quesadilla
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this mouthwatering Dairy-Free Beef Quesadilla recipe! Perfect for those avoiding dairy, this dish combines spiced ground beef, sautéed onions and peppers, and creamy mashed avocado with lime and cilantro—all wrapped up in a golden, pan-crisped tortilla. Dairy-free cheese shreds bring the melty indulgence without compromising dietary preferences. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make, flavor-packed quesadilla is ideal for busy families or anyone craving Tex-Mex comfort food. Serve them fresh and warm, paired with a side of salsa for an extra burst of zing. Whether you're dairy-free or simply seeking new variations, these quesadillas are sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas (dairy-free)
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime, juiced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup dairy-free cheese shreds
- 0.5 cup salsa (optional)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, around 7-8 minutes.
Mix in the ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the beef is well coated with the spices. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro, and season with a pinch of salt to taste.
Lay one tortilla flat and spread about 1/4 of the avocado mixture on half of the tortilla.
Add 1/4 of the beef mixture over the avocado spread, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup of dairy-free cheese shreds.
Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a plate and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm, with salsa on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.3 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.1 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 5108 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 223.7 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 110.6 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2727 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
