Ground Beef is perfect for the kids menu — it’s familiar, always juicy and easy to eat. Prep the hearty meat sauce in advance, then simply assemble and toast to order. It tastes just like spaghetti and meatballs without the mess! Use the beefy sauce in lasagna, over pasta, nachos or Italian sloppy Joes.
Ingredients
Here are the following ingredients:
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
- 2½ lb (1.3 kg) Ground Beef (Medium)
- ¼ cup (60 mL) Italian seasoning blend
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) garlic powder
- 2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt
- ½ tsp (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups (1 L) marinara sauce
Service
- 2 lb (1 kg) shredded mozzarella cheese or Italian cheese blend, about 8 cups (2 L)
- 16 flour tortillas (10 inch/25 cm)
- 4 cups (1 L) marinara sauce, warmed
Preparation
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until browned. Drain off fat. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Stir in 4 cups (1 L) marinara sauce. Simmer until thickened. Cool, cover and refrigerate or hold for service.
Service
- Sprinkle ¼ cup (60 mL) mozzarella on half of the tortilla. Top with ¼ cup (60 mL) cooked beef and an additional ¼ cup (60 mL) mozzarella. Fold the other half of the tortilla over filling.
- Toast in oven, skillet or flat top until golden brown on the outside and cheese is melted. Cut into triangles. Serve with ¼ cup (60 mL) warm marinara sauce.
Chef's Tip
Transform this recipe into a classic quesadilla with Tex-Mex seasoning, taco or enchilada sauce and Cheddar cheese. Serve with fries, polenta fries, veggie sticks or steamed broccoli.
Beef Cuts
Ground Beef
Medium Ground Beef (23% Max. Fat)
