Category: Quesadillas

  • Charred Mexican Beef Salad

    Charred Mexican Beef Salad

    Enjoy this charred Mexican beef salad in a wrap, sprinkled with baked tortilla matchsticks or atop a crispy tostada. The chipotle seasoned beef and tomato lime salsa come together for a smoky and fresh flavor.
    https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/charred-mexican-beef-salad-fresh-tomato-lime-salsa-recipe/u7a5fawc

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    Fresh Tomato and Lime Salsa






    Directions

    Peel corn husks. Remove silk and discard. Roll husks back again over cobs. Place on microwave-safe plate. Microwave corn on high for 3 minutes. Let cool. Remove and discard husks. Brush corn with oil.

    Combine spice mix and remaining oil in glass or ceramic dish. add beef. Rub to coat. Preheat a BBQ grill or hotplate on high. Cook beef for 3 minutes each side until cooked to your liking. Transfer to large plate and cover loosely with foil. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow to rest.

    Cook corn and capsicum on grill, turning for 6 to 8 minutes until tender and lightly charred. Transfer corn to chopping board and carefully cut kernes from cobs in large chunks. Set aside to cool.

    Grill tortillas on barbecue for 1 minute each side or until lightly charred.

    Make fresh tomato and lime salsa by combining all ingredients, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

    Slice beef. Combine with corn, capsicum and mixed salad leaves in a bowl. Arrange salad on a large platter. Top with beef and spoon salsa over salad. Serve with tortillas and sour cream.

  • Spicy Mexican-Style BBQ Sauce

    Spicy Mexican-Style BBQ Sauce

    Mexican BBQ sauce is just what the summer called for! This tangy and delectably sweet sauce brings the heat and pairs perfectly drizzled on nachos, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas – and whatever you’re throwing on the grill! Our Sonora Tortillas are a pantry staple for your BBQ leftovers and main events this season!
    https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Main+Dishes/Spicy+Mexican-Style+Barbecue+Sauce/8842

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    Directions

    In a medium saucepan, heat peppers with oil and garlic over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and coriander. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in ketchup, lime juice and brown sugar. Cover, bring to a simmer and remove from heat.

    Cover and refrigerate. Use a BBQ basting brush to brush sauce over beef, pork or chicken every 5 minutes during baking, broiling or grilling. Use sauce to drizzle over favourite Mexican dishes including tacos, nachos, fajitas, burritos and quesadillas.

  • Chipotle Mango Quesadillas

    Chipotle Mango Quesadillas

    Chipotle mango quesadillas are deliciously sweet and smoky and irresistibly perfect for your next BBQ spread!
    https://cookingontheweekends.com/smoky-chipotle-mango-quesadilla-recipe/

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    Directions

    In a small bowl, mix chipotles with Cotija cheese and set aside.

    Coat bottom of a large sauce pan with the oil.

    Place pan over medium heat, add 1 tortilla in the center of the pan and sprinkle with even layer of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle an another even layer of Cotija-chipotle mixture on top.

    Once melted, add half of the cilantro leaves on top and place 4 slices of mango on half of the prepared tortilla (still in the pan).

    Squeeze lime juice over everything and use spatula to fold the tortilla together, keeping mango on the bottom. Gently press on top to be sure everything is held together.

    Remove the quesadilla from the pan, place it on a clean, dry cutting board and cut into desired slices.

    Repeat for however many tortillas you’d like to make!

  • Chipotle Black Bean Tortilla Soup

    Chipotle Black Bean Tortilla Soup

    A deliciously smokey and hearty 1-pot chipotle black bean tortilla soup ready in under an hour; with delicious chipotle salsa, black beans, tasty avocado and crispy baked tortillas.
    https://minimalistbaker.com/chipotle-black-bean-tortilla-soup/

    Ingredients

    Soup











    Toppings (optional)






    Directions

    Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, garlic, onion, pepper and salt and pepper. Stir and cook for four to five minutes, stirring frequently until onions are soft and translucent.

    Add cumin and chili powder, stir to coat ingredients. Add salsa, vegetable stock and coconut sugar. Stir to combine, increase heat to medium and bring to a low boil.

    Once boiling, add black beans and corn and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally. The longer the soup simmers, the more flavor it will have.

    Top with desired toppings such as cilantro, cheese, avocado, lime juice or hot sauce.

    Tortilla Strips

    Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut Sonora Tortillas into small strips and line on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    Bake until golden and crispy, around 7-10 minutes.

  • Easy Homemade Queso Blanco

    Easy Homemade Queso Blanco

    This simple and delicious homemade queso blanco is deliciously cheesy and packed with authentic flavors to bring any meal or snack to life!
    https://www.thecookierookie.com/easy-restaurant-style-white-queso/#wprm-recipe-container-30294

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    Garnish



    Directions

    In a small saucepan, heat evaporated milk over medium/high heat. Stir in cornstarch and whisk to combine.

    Bring contents to a simmer but do not boil (when it begins to bubble, it’s ready), reduce heat to low immediately.

    Immediately stir in cheese in batches, starting with the white American cheese. As you stir in the cheese, increase heat to medium/low. Be sure to CONSTANTLY whisk ingredients until cheese melts completely. Once melted, add more. Do not stop stirring, you must continue to whisk the entire time while adding cheese.

    Once the cheese in done, add in shredded mozzarella, being sure to constantly whisk while cheese melts. If you prefer your dip to be thicker, add more mozzarella cheese.

    Once all cheese is melted, stir in jalapeños, chili powder, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

    If you would like queso to be browned, pour into a small nonstick skillet and place in oven. Broil for 3/4 minutes or until cheese begins to bubble and brown.

    Garnish with cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños if desired.

    Cut Sonora Tortillas into triangle chips and bake on a nonstick sheet at 350 degrees until golden and crispy. Serve with queso.

  • Chipotle Tofu Chilaquiles

    Chipotle Tofu Chilaquiles

    Vegan chilaquiles are a delicious main course or snack with tofu scramble and a delectably simple 5-ingredient homemade chipotle sauce!
    https://minimalistbaker.com/chipotle-tofu-chilaquiles/

    Ingredients

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    For the tofu





    Toppings (optional)




    Directions

    Press and drain tofu in a clean kitchen towel with a heavy pot on top while preheating oven to 350 degrees F.

    Bake your Sonora Tortillas into chips; lightly brush or spray both sides of tortillas with olive or avocado oil, dust with sea salt. Stack and cut into triangles and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake until 10-12 minutes, flipping half way through, until crisp and lightly golden brown. Set aside.

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat and prep onion and garlic.

    Once hot, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and slightly browned; approximately 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.

    Add tomato sauce, diced chipotle and adobo sauce and veggie stock. Heat until bubble. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.

    Transfer sauce to a blender. Blend to desired consistency and texture. Set aside.

    Use a fork to crumble tofu and place skillet back over medium heat (no need to rinse or wipe clean, the remaining sauce will add more flavour).

    Add some oil to pan and add tofu. Let lightly brown for 3-4 minutes, stirring once or twice. Then add seasonings and stir. Cook for another 2 minutes, remove from pan and set aside.

    Add chips to the pan and pour over sauce, stirring quickly to coat. Then top with tofu scramble, fresh onion, cilantro and any other toppings you wish to include. Serve immediately.