⏱ 25 min totalCheesy Beef Quesadillas
Per 1 serving · 350 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein55g21% of calories
- Carbs50g19% of calories
- Fat71g60% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Cheesy Beef Quesadillas (350 g) has 1066 calories, with 55 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 71 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (60% of calories). It is high in protein (110% DV), Vitamin A (22% DV) and Vitamin E (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 52%, 148% and 69% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein110%
- Vitamin A22%
- Vitamin E28%
- Thiamine47%
- Riboflavin (B2)48%
- Niacin84%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
- Vitamin K15%
- Potassium16%
- Magnesium17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium52%
- Saturated fat148%
- Cholesterol69%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
- 6 oz Beef tenderloin
½ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tortilla, medium Flour tortillas
1 tsp Chili powder
1 tbsp Sour cream
1 tbsp Olive oil
Directions
- 1
Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the sliced beef steak to the skillet and sprinkle with chili powder. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- 3
Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Place a flour tortilla in the skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle cheese over half of the tortilla.
- 5
Add a portion of the cooked beef on top of the cheese.
- 6
Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
- 7
Repeat steps 4-6 for the remaining tortillas.
- 8
Serve the quesadillas warm with a dollop of sour cream on the side.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (350 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 202 μg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 18 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 48% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 81% |
| Folate (B9) | 149 μg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 93% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 29% |
| Choline | 161 mg | 29% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 562 mg | 56% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 761 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 73 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 770 mg | 110% |
| Zinc | 8 mg | 76% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 77 μg | 141% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 54 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 441 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 50 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 10 g | — |
| Glycine | 3 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 33 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 4 g | — |
| Retinol | 160 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 40 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.5 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 1,066 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 202minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 128minCycling (moderate)
- 89minRunning (6 mph)
- 150minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cheesy Beef Quesadillas?
One serving of Cheesy Beef Quesadillas (1 serving) has 1066 calories, which works out to 305 calories per 100 g. That is about 53% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Cheesy Beef Quesadillas high in protein?
It provides a solid 55 g of protein per serving (110% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Cheesy Beef Quesadillas keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 47 g of net carbs and 19% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Cheesy Beef Quesadillas?
1189 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Cheesy Beef Quesadillas?
3.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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