Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUncle Julio's NapervilleBarbacoa Beef Quesadillas* Recipe

Barbacoa Beef Quesadillas* Recipe

Time8h
Serves4

Slow braised and tender shredded beef, Monterrey Jack cheese on flour tortillas with sour cream & fresh guacamole.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Barbacoa Beef

    In a slow cooker, add the chuck roast, beef broth, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender.

  2. 2

    Shred the Beef

    Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Quesadillas

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Place a tortilla in the skillet, add a generous amount of shredded beef and sprinkle shredded Monterrey Jack cheese on top. Place another tortilla on top.

  4. 4

    Cook the Quesadilla

    Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted. Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and guacamole on the side.

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