Beef Quesadillas w/ Refried Beans

Dinner Tonight: Beef Quesadillas w/ Refried Beans

Cool, cloudy and showers around here today. After breakfast I went to Kroger for a few items and then ran a couple of errands for Mom. Back home all caught up with everything and gave me a chance to lay down for a while, I've been dealing with a sinus headache the last couple of days or so. For dinner tonight I prepared Beef Quesadillas w/ Refried Beans.








I came across the John Soules Foods Beef Fajitas at Walmart the other day and thought I would give it a try. It comes in a 2 serving package. To prepare it by package instructions; heat to 160f internal temperature. Do not overheat. Product is already fully cooked. Sizzle in skillet: 4-5 minutes (recommended) - place thawed fajita meat into skillet over medium high heat. (Spraying skillet with a non-stick cooking spray is optional.) Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning several times. And done! You can also prepare it by baking it and by microwave.




The Beef is well seasoned and good grilled flavor. I think it would work great in a stir-fry also. Good item to have in the fridge, easy to prepare and excellent flavor. They have several varieties of Beef and Chicken products. I'll try the Chicken soon!




To go with Beef for the Quesadilla toppings I had 2 different types of Cheese; Sargento Reduced Fat

Colby-Jack Shredded Cheese and Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. To prepare it I broke out my new Quesadilla Maker. I had bought it a few weeks ago and had not used until now. Just add 1 Tortilla, I used Mission Flour Soft Tortillas, on top of that add your Beef and sprinkle with Cheese. Add the second Tortilla on top and shut the lid, and cook. Just let it cook for 4-5 minutes and done. The Quesadilla maker automatically slices the Quesadilla, it has ridges in it that will slice the Quesadilla for you. It's a breeze to clean up with it's nonstick plates, good item to have.






Had a side of Old El Paso Fat Free Refried Beans, Daisy Reduced Fat Sour Cream and Old El Paso Smoky Chipotle Taco Sauce (for dipping). Sprinkled chopped Cilatro and Smoked Paprika on top. The Quesadillas came out perfect! Golden Brown with the melted Cheese on top of the Beef. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Greek Yogurt.




 



John Soules Foods Beef Fajitas:
* U.S. inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture

* Microwaveable
* Flame broiled, seasoned and sliced
* Fully cooked
* Gluten free

Ingredients:
Ingredients: Beef, Water Seasonings (Sodium Citrate Blend [Sodium Citrate And Sodium Acetate], Salt Spices, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Papain, Bromelain), Coating Mixture (Modified Food Starch, Whey Protein Concentrate, Carrageenan, Sodium Citrate), Sodium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin. Contains: Milk, Soy.

Directions: Heating instructions: heat to 160f internal temperature. Do not overheat. Product is already fully cooked. Sizzle in skillet: 4-5 minutes (recommended) - place thawed fajita meat into skillet over medium high heat. (Spraying skillet with a non-stick cooking spray is optional.) Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning several times. Conventional oven: 4-5 minutes - place thawed fajita meat into one layer on a flat baking sheet. Preheat oven to 375f. bake for 4 to 5 minutes. Microwave: 1-2 minutes - place thawed fajita meat into one layer on a microwave safe dish And cover. For 3 to 6 ounces, microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute. For the entire package, microwave on high for 1 to2 minutes. Cook times may vary as microwaves vary in cooking intensity.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 85 G
Servings Per Container 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
Calories From Fat 35
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4 G 6
Saturated Fat 1.5 G 8
Trans Fat 0 G
Cholesterol 45 Mg 15
Sodium 570 Mg 24
Total Carbohydrate 2 G 1
Dietary Fiber 0 G 0
Sugars 0 G
Protein 19 G

Sweet Pepper, Cilatro and Green Chile Shrimp Fajitas

Dinner Tonight: Sweet Pepper, Cilantro and Green Chile Shrimp Fajitas

Went to Meijer early this morning to pick up a few items I needed. As I was checking out it started pouring the rain, as I reached the door to go out the Meijer greeter said that I couldn't take the mobility cart out in the rain. So I asked her if somebody could pull my car up for me and I would load them up from there. She said no because of insurance reasons, so I asked her what I was supposed to do. She more less said I would have to wait for it to stop raining, which it wasn't going to stop for quite a while. I then asked if the guy that gets the carts could come out and get the cart after I unloaded everything into my car, again no. So to shorten the story I took an empty grocery bag covered the controls, so they wouldn't get wet, and took it out and unloaded my groceries. When done I grabbed my walker and took the cart back in out of the rain and walked back to the car. By the time I got in I was drenched and what really made me mad was two Meijer Employees stood there in full rain gear and just watched me, no attempt to lend a hand! I hope any of them are never in the position where they're having to do what I did and no one attempts to help them. Oh well, life goes on! For dinner tonight; Sweet Pepper, Cilantro and Green Chile Shrimp Fajitas.







I used a packet of the Ortega Cilantro and Green Chile Skillet Sauce. I've used this a few times now and love it! To prepare it I used a bag of Kroger Seafood Jumbo Shrimp along with the packet of Ortega Cilantro and Green Chile Skillet Sauce, Delallo Tri-Color Ppperazzi Spicy Sweet Peppers, Chopped Jalapeno slices, fresh Shredded Dutch Gouda Cheese, and Ole Fajita Flour Tortillas.

I heated up a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a medium size skillet over medium heat. I started by slicing the Sweet Peppers into strips and adding them to the skillet, stirring them and cooking until tender (about 4 minutes). Stirred in the Shrimp and sliced Jalapenos, stirred this until the Shrimp just started turning pink. Then added the Ortega Cilantro and Green Chile Skillet Sauce, cooking another 4 minutes till everything was heated through. What an aroma coming from the skillet! Heated up the Tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds and topped them with Guacamole Sauce and the Shrimp Taco Mixture. I also topped it some fresh grated Dutch Gouda, and served. I keep packets of the Ortega Cilantro and Green Chile Skillet Sauce in stock, it makes on delicious Fajita! Had a nice heat to it but not overpowering. For dessert later a Skinny Cow Chocolate Truffle Ice cream Bar.







Ortega Cilantro & Green Chile Skillet Sauce

New, Ortega® Skillet Sauces are made with perfect combinations of fresh ingredients to bring Mexican dishes to life. Simply stir in the Skillet Sauce while cooking, and in no time you’ll have a mouth-watering meal the whole family will enjoy. Look for our other delicious Skillet Sauce varieties including Taco and Fajita!

Product Detail
Enjoy Ortega’s delicious skillet sauce. Available in 3 great flavors in 7 oz stand up pouches.

Ingredients
TOMATILLOS, WATER, ONIONS, POBLANO PEPPERS, SUGAR, CILANTRO LEAVES, CORNSTARCH, AGAVE NECTAR, SALT, SERRANO PEPPERS, CANOLA OIL, KEY LIME JUICE, GREEN CHILES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.



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