Customizable Quesadillas Recipe

Customizable Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 large tortillas
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• Sour cream, for garnish
• Pico de gallo, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cook the Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the chopped green peppers and onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Cook the Ground Beef: In the same skillet, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it’s browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
4. Season the Beef: Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the cooked ground beef. Stir to combine well.
5. Assemble the Quesadillas: On a large baking sheet, place 6 tortillas around the edges so that half of each tortilla hangs over the side. Place another tortilla in the center to cover the skillet completely.
6. Layer the Fillings: Spread the cooked ground beef mixture evenly over the tortillas. Top with the cooked green peppers and onions, grated cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and chopped green onions.
7. Fold and Bake: Place another tortilla in the center (on top of all the fillings). Fold the overhanging edges of each tortilla toward the center. Place a second baking sheet over the top of the quesadillas to help them firm up during baking.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the tortillas begin to turn crispy, about 20 minutes. Remove the top baking sheet and continue baking until the tortillas are golden and crunchy, about another 15 minutes.
9. Serve: Once baked, remove the quesadillas from the oven. Cut them into wedges and serve hot, garnished with sour cream and pico de gallo on the side.

Enjoy your customizable quesadillas, made with whatever ingredients you have on hand for a delicious and satisfying meal!

Source: plusdeclics.com