Quesadillas Fritas De Picadillo Recipe
Niman Ranch grass-fed beef picadillo, jack cheese, queso fresco, organic iceberg, crema, salsa verde
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Ingredients
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Filling
Quesadilla Assembly
Method
Prepare the Picadillo Filling
- 1
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
- 3
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Step 4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.
- 5
Step 5
Stir in the diced tomato, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the mixture is heated through.
- 6
Step 6
Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Assemble the Quesadillas
- 7
Step 1
Lay out a flour tortilla on a flat surface.
- 8
Step 2
Spread a generous amount of the picadillo filling on half of the tortilla.
- 9
Step 3
Sprinkle the shredded jack cheese and crumbled queso fresco over the picadillo.
- 10
Step 4
Fold the tortilla in half over the filling, pressing down gently to seal.
- 11
Step 5
Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
Cook the Quesadillas
- 12
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium-high heat.
- 13
Step 2
Place a folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- 14
Step 3
Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
- 15
Step 4
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining quesadillas.
Serve
- 16
Step 1
Serve the quesadillas hot, garnished with shredded iceberg lettuce, a drizzle of crema, and salsa verde on the side.
