Quesadilla Recipe
Grilled tortilla filled with cheese and your choice of meat.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla
Cheese
Meat (optional)
Vegetables (optional)
Spices
Cooking Fat
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Prepare the Meat
If using chicken, ground beef, or shrimp, ensure they are cooked and shredded or chopped into small pieces.
- 3
Mix Spices
In a small bowl, combine cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Assemble the Quesadilla
Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add the cooked meat, chopped vegetables, and then top with the remaining cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
- 6
Cook the Quesadilla
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden brown.
- 7
Repeat
Remove the cooked quesadilla and keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 8
Slice and Serve
Once all quesadillas are cooked, slice them into wedges and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
