Whole30 Beef Quesadillas
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on comfort food with these Whole30 Beef Quesadillas, a savory blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients that meet the Whole30 guidelines. This recipe features seasoned ground beef, sautéed with aromatic garlic, onion, and bell pepper, then infused with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro for a vibrant kick. Sandwiched between crispy almond flour tortillas, these quesadillas pack all the satisfaction of a Tex-Mex classic while staying gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free. Topped with creamy avocado, crisp romaine lettuce, and a dollop of your favorite Whole30 compliant salsa, these quesadillas are perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Quick to whip up in under 30 minutes, they’re as easy as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 pieces Whole30 compliant almond flour tortillas
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion and chopped bell pepper to the skillet, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic, and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then return it to the heat.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, mixing until the beef is well-coated with the spices.
Pour in the lime juice, and stir in the chopped cilantro, allowing the mixture to cook for 1-2 more minutes. Then, remove from heat.
In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Place an almond flour tortilla in the skillet and spread a quarter of the beef mixture over half of the tortilla.
Fold the tortilla over, pressing gently with a spatula to flatten.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and beef mixture.
Serve the quesadillas warm, garnished with avocado slices, shredded romaine lettuce, and a dollop of Whole30 compliant salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 693 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.9 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 968 mg | 21% | |
*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.
