This is a handy recipe for crispy quesadillas baked in the oven.
Super quick and easy!
Which they are, if youre cooking for one or two people.
Prevent screen from sleeping
Nobody I know in the real world!
Solution:Use the oven.
My favourite part is the edges where the melted cheese goes crispy!
Just in case you doubt me more proof of crispy:
Thats crispy!!
Though to ensure it goes crispy, you gotta ensure the filling isnt too watery.
the beef quesadilla filling
Heres what goes into the taco flavoured beef filling.
Its the same seasoning I used for my old schoolbeef tacoswhich I adore!
Taco seasoning This is the blend I use for myBeef Taco Filling, made with simple pantry staples.
If youre tempted to use a store bought packet for convenience, go ahead.
But when you have time, use this homemade mix and notice how it doesnt have that artificial edge!
I think youll enjoy it.
Tomato paste This is to add a little flavour, bind the filling and juice it up a bit.
Without, the beef is a little dry and crumbly, I find.
I use canned, though you’ve got the option to use frozen corn as well.
The quesadillas
Heres what you’re gonna wanna assemble the quesadillas.
Flour tortillas Use flour tortillas around 20cm/8 wide.
These tortillas labelled as super soft and flexible!
which works against us here!
Whatever brand you’re free to get, I still think this is still worth making.
Firstly, its quick.
Cheese Use any melting cheese you want.
Olive oil You need it, if you want crispy!
Just 1 teaspoon to grease the tray and some for the quesadillas ( just 1/2 teaspoon each).
Also dont skimp on the oil drizzled on the tortillas.
Beef filling Cook the beef first, breaking it up as you.
Add the tomato paste and stir for another 1 minute to cook off the sour raw flavour.
Stir in the corn, beans and water.
The water will juice up the filling a bit without making it watery (which will compromise crispiness).
Coolthe filling for 15 minutes.
Spread evenly to make the quesadillas as flat as possible.
Dont be tempted to skimp on the oil!
The third flip is key!
The tortilla gets stained with red oil from the beef which crisps up beautifully, and its extra tasty.
Cut the quesadillas in half then serve with your dipping sauce / toppings of choice.
Though when energy-levels and time-scrambling permit,Avocado Sauceis my dipping sauce of choice.
Firstly, its fast.
Avocado, sour cream, lime, coriander -> blitz.
This easily happens while the quesadillas are in the oven.
And secondly, I like that its creamier thanguacamoleso its easier to dunk.
But Ill be honest.
Nagi x
PS Just had a thought a restaurant stylesmooth tomato salsa dipis also an excellent dipping option.
The event was a reader dinner at one of my favourite local restaurants,Boronia Kitchen.
Unfortunately when we headed inside for dinner, Dozer was sent home.
To be honest, 30 minutes of meet-and-greet is more than enough excitement for him for one day.
He was ready for bed!
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This is called a Dozer photo bomb
This is called a Dozer photo bomb
I spy Dozer!
I’m short…but not that short! I’m kneeling on the ground – got tired of crouching as a moved from table to table.
I’m short…but not that short! I’m kneeling on the ground – got tired of crouching as a moved from table to table.
