Chorizo Quesadilla Recipe
Cheese quesadilla with your choice of filling. Served with rice or beans, lettuce, sour cream and home made salsa ranchera
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Ingredients
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Quesadilla
Sides
Salsa Ranchera
Method
Quesadilla Preparation
- 1
Cook the Chorizo
In a skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo sausage. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Quesadillas
Lay one tortilla on a flat surface. Evenly distribute a portion of cooked chorizo and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Top with another tortilla.
- 3
Cook Quesadilla
In the same skillet, add a little oil if necessary, and place the quesadilla. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 4
Slice Quesadilla
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, let it cool for a minute, then cut it into wedges.
Salsa Ranchera Preparation
- 5
- 6
Chill Salsa
Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
On a plate, serve the quesadilla wedges alongside the cooked rice, refried beans, shredded lettuce, and a generous dollop of sour cream.
- 8
Add Salsa
Top the quesadilla with the homemade salsa ranchera or serve it on the side for dipping.
