Carne Asada Quesadilla
This carne asada quesadilla recipe is a spicy, cheesy Mexican masterpiece — it’s super easy to make and will have everyone smiling.
Ingredients
- 4 large burrito-size tortillas
- 2 cups quesadilla cheese crumbled (or shredded)
- 1 pound leftover carne asada steak thinly sliced
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- ½ cup pickled jalapeno slices
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- Fresh cilantro optional
- SERVE WITH: sour cream guacamole, salsa, refried beans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Set a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat and spray the inside with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place a tortilla inside the skillet and sprinkle the whole tortilla with ½ cup of quesadilla cheese. Layer ¼ of the carne asada, ¼ cup of pico de gallo, and a few jalapenos on one half of the tortilla, then sprinkle the whole thing with ¼ cup of cheddar and fresh cilantro.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese begins to melt, then fold the tortilla in half. Cook for 1 minute, then flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
- Transfer the quesadilla to the baking sheet and keep warm in the oven, then repeat with the remaining ingredients, spraying the skillet with cooking spray between each quesadilla.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
How to Make Carne Asada Quesadillas in the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F.
- Arrange ingredients the same as in the stovetop recipe.
- Cook quesadilla for 6 to 8 minutes and flip with about 2 to 3 minutes left.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy fully!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 1200kcalCarbohydrates: 107gProtein: 62gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 2641mgFiber: 15gSugar: 10g
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