Quesadillas Recipe
Large tortilla stuffed full of melted mozzarella and your choice of meat: grilled chicken, grilled steak, chopped brisket.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla and Cheese
Meat Options
Seasoning and Extras
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Prepare the Tortillas and Cheese
Lay out the large flour tortillas on a clean surface. Sprinkle an even layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over half of each tortilla.
Assembly
- 3
Add the Meat
Place your choice of cooked meat on top of the mozzarella cheese on each tortilla. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Fold the Tortillas
Fold each tortilla over to cover the cheese and meat, creating a half-moon shape.
Cooking
- 5
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Cook the Quesadillas
Once the oil is hot, place the folded quesadillas in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 7
Repeat Cooking
If necessary, add more olive oil and repeat with the remaining quesadillas until all are cooked.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Quesadillas
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro on the side.