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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » 20-Minute Black Beans, Beef and Avocado Quesadillas

    20-Minute Black Beans, Beef and Avocado Quesadillas

    Last Updated: Mar 20, 2020

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    This 20-minute Black Beans, Beef and Avocado Quesadillas is a quick and easy dinner perfect for those busy after work nights. 

    Four black bean quesadillas on a wooden chopping board.

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    I have started working on a little e-book project to share with all of you. I hope it is something that can help you manage your time and cooking more effectively, and allow you to have dinner on the table every night with some extra time to enjoy with your loved ones. I've had the idea and desire to work on it for many months now, but unfortunately things happen and stuff is put on hold. This time, I've actually made a commitment and gave myself a deadline to get it done. I hope to have the complete product ready for launch in two months time. I am sharing this here now as a way to keep myself accountable because it just has to happen.

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    Four quesadillas stacked on top of each other.

    Now, let's talk about these quesadillas. Don't they look yummy?!

    I have to give it up to the genius who invented quesadillas because anything that can be cooked so quickly and tastes this good should be forever held as one of the greatest creations to exist on this Earth. I might be exaggerating a little bit here, but who can blame me?

    You can make this yummy, cheesy, meaty and hearty quesadilla in only 20 minutes. Simply heat a little oil in a pan and add ground beef, taco seasoning, black beans, a little water and salt. Simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Top a flour tortilla with the cooked beef and black beans, some shredded cheddar cheese and about three avocado slices. Heat the quesadilla in a pan, turning occasionally, until the cheese has completely melted. Voila! Dinner is ready. Enjoy!

    Quesadillas drizzled with a green sauce and garnished with fresh herbs.

     

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    20-Minute Black Beans, Beef and Avocado Quesadillas

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Servings: 4 quesadillas
    Calories: 406kcal
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    Course: Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Author: Vanessa
    5 from 2 votes
    Four black bean quesadillas on a wooden chopping board.
    This 20-minute Black Beans, Beef and Avocado Quesadillas is a quick and easy dinner perfect for those busy after work nights. 

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • ¼ pound lean ground beef
    • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
    • ½ cup canned black beans , drained and rinsed
    • ½ cup water
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese , shredded
    • 1 avocado , peeled and sliced
    • 4 medium flour tortillas

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and break it down to separate, using a wooden spoon. Add taco seasoning and stir. Let it cook until brown.
    • Add black beans, water and salt. Stir to combine. Lower the heat to medium and let simmer until all the water has cooked down, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
    • Top one side of a tortilla with beef and beans mixture, cheese and avocado slices. Fold the tortilla to close. Repeat with remaining tortillas to make 4 quesadillas.
    • Please tortillas, 2 at a time, in a large pan over medium heat. Heat the quesadillas, turning occasionally, until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
    • Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 2mg

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