Recipe: Roast Beef Quesadillas

Roast Beef Quesadillas
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association & Susan Parenti
Servings: 4

6 ounces deli roast beef -- thinly sliced
1 small onion -- thinly sliced
1/4 cup green bell pepper -- chopped
1/2 cup prepared medium salsa -- divided
3/4 cup Colby-Jack Cheese -- * see note
shredded
4 flour tortillas -- 7-inches in diameter

Place onion and bell pepper in small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Stir in 3 tablespoons salsa; reserve. Sprinkle equal amount of cheese evenly on each tortilla. Arrange deli roast beef over cheese; top with equal amount of reserved vegetable mixture. Fold tortillas over to close. Meanwhile heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes. Cook two quesadillas in skillet 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, turning once. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

Serving Ideas : Serve with remaining salsa.

NOTES : Shredded Monterey Jack, Colby or Cheddar cheese may be substituted for Colby-Jack cheese (Co-Jack). Microwave Directions: Place two quesadillas on 12-inch microwave-safe plate. Cover with moistened paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until hot. Repeat with remaining 2 quesadillas.