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Beef Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 shallot
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 450g Ground beef (extra lean for the win!)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground chipotle chili pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper (or to taste, depending on your spice tolerance)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp beef stock or broth
• Coriander (optional, but adds a nice touch)
• 85g cheddar cheese
• 85g Monterey Jack cheese
• 85g mozzarella cheese
• 6 flour tortillas

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven (or Pan):
   • If baking, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If you prefer the stovetop method, just heat up a skillet over medium heat.
2. Prep Work:
   • Finely chop the shallot and gather all your ingredients. Shred the cheeses, and you’re ready to roll (or fold, in this case).
3. Cook the Ground Beef:
   • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Toss in the chopped shallot and sauté until softened and fragrant.
   • Add in the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula.
   • Cook it up until it’s no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes. Remember to stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
4. Season It Up:
   • Once the beef is cooked through, season it generously with salt and black pepper.
   • Sprinkle in the chili powder, dried oregano, ground chipotle chili pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cayenne pepper. Mix it all together.
   • Stir in the tomato paste and beef stock to give it that rich, saucy goodness.
   • Optional: Throw in some chopped coriander for that extra burst of flavor.
5. Assemble Your Quesadillas:
   • Lay out your flour tortillas like a little assembly line.
   • Sprinkle a generous amount of the seasoned beef mixture onto one half of each tortilla.
   • Top the beef with a heavenly blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella cheeses.
   • Fold the tortillas over to create a semi-circle shape, sealing in all that cheesy, beefy goodness.
6. Cook ‘Em Up:
   • If baking, pop those beauties onto a baking sheet and into the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy.
   • If you’re opting for the stovetop method, heat a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry each quesadilla for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Once they’re done, let them cool for just a minute or two (if you can resist the temptation), then slice them into wedges.
   • Serve them up with your favorite dipping sauces like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
   • And there you have it – delicious, cheesy, beefy goodness in every bite! Enjoy your homemade Beef Quesadillas!

Now, who’s hungry? Let’s dig in!