Browned Beef Pico Quesadillas

Name: Browned Beef Pico Quesadillas
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 g raw 95% lean ground beef; 180 g 4 small tortillas, 45 g each; 80 g reduced-fat mozzarella; 320 g plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 240 g tomatoes; 80 g onion; 5 g olive oil; Garlic, cumin, chili powder and lime to taste; no added salt. Inspired by Alexa Watson’s browning video.

By Tyler Bloomingdale · Built to Prep

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Estimated nutrition per portion

532calories

60.5g protein

29.9g carbs

17.7g fat

Sodium: Not calculated

1 of 4 portions. Estimates change with brands, ingredient ratios, cooking yield and portion size. Unknown sodium is not zero.

Ingredients and shopping list

Full batch: 4 listed servings.

800 g raw 95% lean ground beef
180 g 4 small tortillas, 45 g each
80 g reduced-fat mozzarella
320 g plain nonfat Greek yogurt
240 g tomatoes
80 g onion
5 g olive oil
Garlic, cumin, chili powder and lime to taste; no added salt. Inspired by Alexa Watson’s browning video.

Cooking instructions

Dice tomato and onion for pico; chill. Pat beef dry; heat a wide skillet with measured oil. Press beef in a thin layer, sear without moving until browned, turn, then break up and cook to 160 F. Divide meat and cheese among tortillas; fold and toast in a clean nonstick pan until cheese melts. Serve each with 80 g yogurt and one quarter of pico.

Meal-prep storage

Refrigerate perishable prepared portions promptly in shallow containers within 2 hours (1 hour above 90 F), at 40 F or below. Use within 3-4 days or the shorter ingredient/card limit. Reheat hot leftovers to 165 F. Freeze suitable portions for later days; check texture after thawing.

Ingredient and allergy checks

Listed allergens: Milk. Gluten status needs label review. Ingredient badges are not a guarantee of safety. Check all packaged products and cross-contact.

Recipe notes

A protein-forward meal-prep recipe from the Built to Prep collection.

Desk review only; kitchen testing and brand-label nutrition verification pending.

Inspiration: Alexa Watson · Original source. No endorsement is implied.

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