Albondigas Quesadillas Recipe
Pepper jack cheese, roasted tomato-ancho salsa, cilantro
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Ingredients
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Albondigas Quesadillas Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions for Albondigas Quesadillas
- 1
Prepare the Albondigas
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
- 4
Assemble the Quesadillas
On a large tortilla, sprinkle a portion of the pepper jack cheese, add a layer of cooked meatballs, and top with additional cheese. Place another tortilla on top.
- 5
Cook the Quesadillas
In the same skillet, cook the assembled quesadilla over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 6
Serve
Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with roasted tomato-ancho salsa and garnish with additional cilantro.
