Quesadillas With Guacamole |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From the Australian Women's Weekly's 'Smart Mince'. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
500 g beef mince (for australians) or 16 ounces ground beef (for americans) |
35 g taco seasoning mix (generous one ounce) |
3/4 cup water (180ml) |
310 g corn kernels, drained (just under 10oz) |
4 green onions, thinly sliced (green shallots) |
10 burrito tortillas |
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated (180g or 6oz) |
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra |
1 medium avocado (250g/8oz) |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 medium tomato (150g or just under 5oz) |
salt |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large pan, preferably non-stick; add the ground mince/mince beef and stir over a high heat, breaking it up as it cooks to ensure that it doesn't stay in large lumps; cook for about 5 minutes or until the beef has browned.
2. Add the taco seasoning and the water; bring to the boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened; stir in the corn and the green onions.
3. Guacomole: Meanwhile, cut the avocado in half lengthways; remove the seed and scoop the flesh into a bowl; add the lemon juice and mash the avocado roughly with a fork; cut the tomato in half and squeeze gently to remove the seeds; chop the tomato, then add it to the avocado mixture; season to taste with salt.
4. Place half the tortillas on a chopping board; spread the beef mixture evenly over the tortillas; sprinkle with cheese; top with remaining tortillas; using a pastry brush, brush the top of the tortillas with the extra oil (or use an oil spray).
5. Cook the quesadillas in batches in a heated sandwich press until the cheese has melted; or, add the quesadillas to a heated non-stick pan and cook until lightly browned on both sides, turning carefully.
6. Remove the quesadillas from the sandwich press or pan with a plastic spatula; place on a chopping board and cut into quarters with a sharp knife.
7. To keep the quesadillas warm while cooking the remainder, place them on an oven tray and place in a 120°C/100°C fan-forced oven/250°F/1/2 gas mark.
8. Serve the quesadillas with the Guacamole.
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