# High Protein Chipotle Beef Quesadillas

Cheesy, spicy, and perfect for meal prep, these quesadillas pack 52 grams of protein per serving.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 800 g lean ground beef
- chipotle seasoning
- chipotle paste
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp sea salt
- cooking spray
- sliced onion
- 1 pinch salt
- 250 g 0% Greek yoghurt
- 4 tbsp light mayo
- 0.33 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp chipotle paste
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp parsley
- 0.5 lime juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 splash water
- 6 low carb tortilla
- 300 g mozzarella
- fresh cilantro or parsley

## Instructions

1. Add lean ground beef in batches to a pan on high heat with some cooking spray.
2. Let the beef get a crispy sear, then break it up.
3. Add chipotle seasoning and mix well to coat the beef.
4. Set the beef aside.
5. Add sliced onion with a pinch of salt to the pan.
6. Cook onions till soft and browned and add them into the beef.
7. On a warm tortilla, add your creamy chipotle sauce.
8. Load your beef on top with some herbs and mozzarella.
9. Fold the tortilla over.
10. Toast in the pan till crispy and golden.
11. Store them wrapped in the freezer.
12. Reheat when you're ready to eat.

## Equipment

- pan
- air fryer
- microwave
- foil

## Tips

- Let ground beef get a crispy sear in batches.
- Cook sliced onions until soft and browned.
- For creamy chipotle sauce, mix all ingredients with lime juice and seasonings, then add a splash of water for perfect consistency.
- Store quesadillas wrapped in foil in the fridge or freezer.
- To reheat from the fridge, microwave for 90 seconds to 2 minutes then air fry or pan toast till crispy.
- To reheat from frozen, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 3-4 minutes then air fry or pan toast till crispy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ-Yvk7t2mX/?igsh=dWgxZ2lyZmZvbms2
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/170080dc-24d8-4c9b-955f-b2c13e052584
- Extracted: 2026-06-26

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