Beef and Black Bean Quesadillas

Beef and Black Bean Quesadillas

by | Apr 12, 2021 | BEEF | 0 comments

Beef and Black Bean Quesadillas

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Beef and Black Bean Quesadillas are on regular rotation in my house. They’re not only quick and easy but tasty, family-approved and customizable. I like to use cheddar cheese and load mine up with fresh cilantro. But Monterey jack, spicy Mexican blend, or mozzarella cheese are also great options. Go ahead and be adventurous with the toppings too. Sour cream and salsa are always family favourites but also try diced avocado, taco sauce, pickled jalapeños, green onion…and the list goes on. But that’s what makes it fun and perfect for the whole family.

There’s a huge variety of tortillas available too. I like the flour and corn blend while my husband prefers plain flour. These are the basic options, you may want to try a multigrain, garden vegetable or sun-dried tomato tortilla. Again, there are lots of options to please everyone.

Sauteed beef, onions and green peppers in a cast iron skillet in preparation for Beef and Black Bean Quesadillas.
Beef and Black Bean Quesadillas ready to be folded in a skillet.

The black beans extend the ground beef, making these budget-friendly too. You can easily cut back on the ground beef further and sub in a few more black beans. I like just enough to give a little texture, fibre and added nutrition. I use drained and rinsed canned black beans out of convenience but you can certainly cook your own dried beans, which will reduce the cost further. Beef and Black Bean Quesadillas are a great weeknight meal for the whole family no matter how you stack them up. You’ll want them on regular rotation, enjoy!

Beef and Black Bean Quesadillas cut and stacked three high on a wooden plate, garnished with cilantro and lime.

Author:  Compelled to Cook

Beef and Black Bean Quesadillas cut and stacked three high on a wooden plate, garnished with cilantro and lime.
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Beef and Black Bean Quesadillas

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp canola oil plus more for tortillas
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced green pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tbsp taco seasoning or 35g pkg
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup canned black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn niblets
  • 4 10" tortillas
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese about 8 ounces
  • as needed chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • as needed salsa optional
  • as needed sour cream optional

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet, add beef and cook until just starting to brown, breaking up larger pieces as it cooks. Drain or dab out any excess fat.
  • Add green pepper, onion and garlic. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables start to soften and beef is fully browned and cooked through.
  • Stir in water, taco season, and red pepper flakes. Cook over medium until liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in black beans and corn and heat until warm. Adjust salt to taste.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle in 1/2 tsp of oil. Add one tortilla and sprinkle the entire tortilla with 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces). Spread approximately 1 cup of beef mixture evenly over half of the cheese-covered tortilla.
  • Allow to cook until the bottom of the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted. Fold the tortilla in half and press gently to hold it together. Remove to a cutting board and cut into 3 wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas and serve immediately with your favourite garnishes like sour cream and salsa.

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Corn and Bacon Quiche

Corn and Bacon Quiche

by | Oct 11, 2019 | BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH, EGGS, GLUTEN FREE | 0 comments

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A slice of Corn and Bacon Quiche served on a small cream coloured plate with the whole quiche sitting in the background.

Let’s celebrate World Egg Day with some delicious food!! Friday, October 11th is World Egg Day so it seems only right to enjoy this amazing Corn and Bacon Quiche.  It has all the goodness of eggs and is stuffed with bacon, corn, peppers and onions.  Oh yes, and lots of cheddar cheese.  It also has a hash-brown crust making it gluten-free as well.  It’s a high quiche with lots of filling that envelops the potato crust making it very hearty and great for brunch, lunch or dinner.

Ingredients for Corn and Bacon Quiche arranged on a wooden cutting board on a yellow napkin.

So why does the egg get its own day?  It’s simple, eggs are extremely nutritious, high in quality protein, very economical, versatile and delicious of course. So yes, I believe the egg does deserve its own day!

An asssembled but unbaked Corn and Bacon quiche on a wooden cutting board resting on a yellow napkin.

Corn and Bacon Quiche tips:

-Make sure all frozen ingredients like the potatoes and corn are completely thawed and patted dry if necessary.

-Use a deep-dish pie plate for this recipe, one that is at least 1 1/2″ – 2” deep and comfortably holds 32 ounces of liquid. There is too much filling for a standard pie plate.

-Don’t over bake the quiche. It should jiggle slightly in the center when it is done and it will continue to firm up as it rests.

-Be sure to rest the quiche before slicing. This allows the quiche to firm up and will help with slicing and keeping all the ingredients together instead of spilling out when cut.

 

Author:  Compelled to Cook

Corn and Bacon Quiche
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    Servings Prep Time
    6-8 servings 45 minutes
    Cook Time
    35-40 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    6-8 servings 45 minutes
    Cook Time
    35-40 minutes
    Corn and Bacon Quiche
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      6-8 servings 45 minutes
      Cook Time
      35-40 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      6-8 servings 45 minutes
      Cook Time
      35-40 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: servings
      Instructions
      1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
      2. Brush a 9.5" deep dish (1 1/2"-2" high) pie plate with a tbsp of melted butter.
      3. Pat potatoes dry with a paper towel if needed. Toss potatoes with remaining 2 tbsp of melted butter and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
      4. Press potatoes evenly into the pie plate and up the sides to form a crust. Using the back of a flat measuring cup helps to press it down.
      5. Bake potato crust for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
      6. Meanwhile, chop bacon into 1/2" pieces and saute in a medium skillet until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate reserving 1 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
      7. To the same skillet add diced onion and red pepper and saute until starting to soften about 3-5 minutes.
      8. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs and sour cream until combined. Whisk in cream, basil, remaining 3/4 tsp salt, white pepper and chili flakes.
      9. Sprinkle the bacon, onion and red pepper evenly over the cooked potato crust. Top with an even layer of corn and cheese.
      10. Pour egg mixture evenly over everything. Shake gently to allow ingredients to settle.
      11. Bake on the middle rack for 35-40 minutes. The center should jiggle just a little while the outer edges are firmer to the touch.
      12. Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes prior to slicing. Slice into 6-8 wedges and serve immediately.
      Recipe Notes

      -I used white pepper to avoid having black flecks in the quiche, however black pepper is just as good.

      -Be sure to use a deep-dish pie plate as the filling will not fit in a standard pie plate. It needs to comfortably hold 32 ounces of liquid.

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      Pickled Corn

      Pickled Corn

      by | Jul 21, 2018 | CONDIMENTS AND SAUCES, SIDE DISH, VEGETABLES, VEGETARIAN | 0 comments

      I’m pretty sure it’s safe to say you can never have too many side dish options. We’ve all been the one who’s put out five different dishes to please the masses.  While this quick and super easy Pickled Corn would maybe be considered more of a condiment, it’s fantastic along side hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled meats and a great addition to any meat and cheese platter.  It’s briny, spicy and sweet all in one, making Pickled Corn a must to make this summer.

       

      Need a salad in a hurry, try adding Pickled Corn to black beans, chickpeas and avocado for a healthy and hearty dish.  So the next time you’re thinking of setting out a dish of pickles, you need to stop yourself and amp up your game with this wonderfully spicy mix of sweet corn, red pepper, garlic and onion.  Enjoy!

      Recipe source for Pickled Corn:  Adapted from Epicurious Pickled Corn

      Pickled Corn
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        Servings Prep Time
        5 cups 30-35 minutes
        Cook Time
        5 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        5 cups 30-35 minutes
        Cook Time
        5 minutes
        Pickled Corn
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          Servings Prep Time
          5 cups 30-35 minutes
          Cook Time
          5 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          5 cups 30-35 minutes
          Cook Time
          5 minutes
          Ingredients
          Servings: cups
          Instructions
          1. In a large bowl, toss together corn, red onion, red pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Divide into heat proof mason jars, leaving enough room to add liquid to cover. I used 3-500ml jars because it's nice to have one ready to use and two to keep stored. See note.
          2. In a medium sauce pan heat water, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper to a simmer. Pour hot liquid over corn mixture just to cover corn. Add hot water by the tablespoon to top up if needed. Seal jars and allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate.
          Recipe Notes

          Will keep up to 4 days once opened and up to one month if unopened.  This is why I chose to use 500 ml mason jars, so one or two can stay sealed if needed and one can be used right away.

          Chilled Corn and Crab Soup

          Chilled Corn and Crab Soup

          by | Jul 27, 2017 | APPETIZERS, FISH & SEAFOOD, SOUP | 0 comments

          Silky and cool, this gorgeous soup makes a delightful first course for those scorching hot days when nobody wants anything heavy but everybody wants to  eat on the patio. Chilled Corn and Crab Soup has a lovely corn flavour that’s married up with fennel and swirled with sour cream. It not only looks pretty, it’s darn delicious. The crab salad swimming in the middle is also adorned with fennel and fennel fronds for a crisp and refreshing spoonful. Enjoy!

          Recipe Source for Chilled Corn and Crab Soup:  Compelled To Cook

           

          Chilled Corn and Crab Soup
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            Servings Prep Time
            5 cups 20 minutes
            Cook Time Passive Time
            40 minutes 1+ hour
            Servings Prep Time
            5 cups 20 minutes
            Cook Time Passive Time
            40 minutes 1+ hour
            Chilled Corn and Crab Soup
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              Servings Prep Time
              5 cups 20 minutes
              Cook Time Passive Time
              40 minutes 1+ hour
              Servings Prep Time
              5 cups 20 minutes
              Cook Time Passive Time
              40 minutes 1+ hour
              Ingredients
              Corn Soup
              Crab Salad
              Servings: cups
              Instructions
              Corn Soup
              1. In a large pot melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, fennel and garlic. Sauté until starting to soften but not brown, about 10 minutes. While vegetables are cooking prepare corn by peeling off corn husks and removing silk. Stand corn on end and remove kernels by running a large knife along the body, cutting at the base of the kernels. Trim ends off bare cobs and cut cob in half. Add kernels and cobs to pot along with vegetable broth, water, thyme sprigs and 1/2 tsp salt.
              2. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Remove cobs and thyme sprigs and discard. Allow to cool at room temperature for 10-20 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 tsp salt and adjust as needed, remembering that cold foods tend to taste saltier than warm. Using a blender, blend soup in batches until smooth. Pour through a fine mesh sieve, pressing against the sides to extract all the soup. Cover and chill until cool, stirring occasionally.
              3. Scoop approximately 1/4 cup of crab salad into the centre of shallow serving bowls. Ladle soup around crab salad and drizzle with sour cream, swirling into soup slightly. Serve immediately.
              Crab Salad
              1. Gently stir together all ingredients. Cover and keep chilled until ready to use. Can be made up to several hours ahead.
              Recipe Notes

              Yields a generous 5 cups of soup and will serve 6 as a first course or 4 servings as a main dish. Both the soup and crab salad are best if served slightly chilled but not cold. If both have been completely chilled, allow to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.