Quesadilla Rellena Recipe
Flour tortilla filled with beef or shredded chicken. Served with guacamole salad and sour cream.
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Ingredients
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For the Quesadilla
For the Guacamole Salad
For Serving
Method
Preparing the Filling
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef or shredded chicken. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until the meat is fully cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assembling the Quesadilla
- 2
Prepare the Quesadilla
On a clean surface, lay one flour tortilla and spread a portion of the cooked meat mixture evenly across half of the tortilla. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the meat, then fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
- 3
Preparing the Guacamole Salad
- 4
Serving
- 5
Plate the Quesadilla
Cut the quesadilla into wedges and place on a serving plate. Serve alongside the guacamole salad and a generous dollop of sour cream.
