Entrée: Mexico – Quesadillas de Carne Asada (Carne Asada Quesadillas)

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 8 min

Total 18 min

Ingredients

1 lb / 450 g carne asada, cooked and sliced
8 flour tortillas
2 cups (200 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 / 2 cup (60 g) red onion, thinly sliced
1 / 2 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
Salsa, for serving

Instructions

1. Lay out four tortillas on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the sliced carne asada, Mexican cheese blend, red onion, and cilantro across the tortillas.
2. Place another tortilla on top of each, pressing down gently to secure the fillings.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese has melted.
4. Carefully remove the quesadilla from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve with your favorite salsa. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.