Clever Quesadillas

1. Pan-fry ground beef, seasoned with chili powder for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking meat into small chunks with back of spoon, until beef is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in cheese, refried beans, salsa and green onion. Spread 1/2 cup (125 mL) over 1 tortilla; top with a second tortilla. Repeat with remaining 8 tortillas.
3. Bake  on cookie sheet at 450ºF (230ºC) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cut into wedges.

• Cook's Notes 1: For a child-friendly no-spice version, use ketchup instead of salsa and reduce or omit the chili powder.
• Cook's Notes 2: This recipe uses about half a can (14 oz/398 mL) of refried beans – the remaining beans can be frozen to use the next time you make a batch.
• Cook's Notes 3: These quesadilla can also be browned on the grill or in an un-greased skillet, turning after browning on each side.
• Cook's Notes 4: As a substitute for refried beans, mash ¾ cups (375 mL) kidney or pinto beans with a potato masher.