Beef Quesadilla Recipe
House-Made Flour Tortilla, Mozzarella, White Cheddar, Avocado Mousse, Salsa
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Ingredients
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Tortilla
Filling
Salsa
Method
Tortilla
- 1
Make the Tortilla Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Slowly add water and vegetable oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead and Rest
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 3
Roll Out the Tortillas
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle about 8 inches in diameter.
- 4
Cook the Tortillas
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Keep warm.
Filling
- 5
Cook the Ground Beef
In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 6
Prepare Avocado Mousse
In a small bowl, mash the avocado and mix with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste until smooth.
Salsa
- 7
Make the Salsa
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt to taste. Mix well and set aside.
Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Quesadilla
On one half of each tortilla, layer the cooked ground beef, mozzarella cheese, and white cheddar cheese. Top with a dollop of avocado mousse.
- 9
Cook the Quesadilla
Fold the tortilla over and place in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 10
Serve
Cut the quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with homemade salsa on the side.