Beef Pepper Jack Quesadillas Recipes

A LEFTOVER BRISKET RECIPE: BRISKET AND PEPPER JACK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Add the barbecue sauce to the meat and stir to coat.
• Assemble tortilla in the following order: tortilla, Brie (if using), half of the Jack cheese, brisket, then the other half of the Jack cheese, and finally, the remaining tortilla.
• Briefly preheat a medium non-stick skillet. Coat pan with a quick spray of cooking oil. (No more than 1/4 teaspoon of oil.)
• Carefully lay a tortilla into a skillet over medium-low heat. Press lightly to help the cheese melt and hold everything together. When the bottom is golden brown and crispy, spray the top tortilla with vegetable spray and turn the quesadilla with a spatula. (See my kitchen secret above for turning quesadillas without losing their innards.) Continue grilling until the second side is also brown and crispy.
• Transfer to cutting board and cut into four or six wedges. I like to use a pizza cutter. Scissors also work well. A knife would be my third choice.

GRILLED STEAK, CHIPOTLE AND PEPPER JACK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill over medium.
• Whisk the garlic, cumin, lime and oranges juices and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Add the steak, coat well in the mixture and let marinade for 10 minutes.
• Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the steak, flipping once, until medium rare, 2 to 6 minutes per side depending on the thickness. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain and reserve.
• Lay a tortilla on a work surface and top evenly with 1/2 cup pepper-jack cheese. Add 1/4 of the steak and some chopped chipotle in adobo and sauce. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose fillings. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
• Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and it is golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
• Cut into triangles and serve with guacamole, salsa, scallions and sour cream.

BEEF QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, chilies, oregano, cumin and salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. , Brush one side of each tortilla with butter. Spoon 1/2 cup of the meat mixture over half of unbuttered side. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cheese; fold in half. , Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 475° for 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cut into wedges.

BEEF PEPPER JACK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Add the beef, creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper to a pan and brown the meat until fully cooked.
• Lay out your four tortillas and evenly divide the pepper jack cheese among them. Keep the ingredients on one half of the tortilla so that you can easily fold it later.
• Sprinkle one tablespoon of feta on each tortilla, on top of the pepper jack.
• Evenly divide the beef among the four tortillas, on top of the cheeses.
• Spray a frying pan with non-stick cooking spray. Fold each tortilla in half and fry on medium-high heat, flipping until both sides are golden brown (about 2-3 minutes on each side).
• Cut in half and serve with sour cream.

EASY PEPPER JACK CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• To assemble quesadilla, place one tortilla on a dinner plate. Arrange sliced cheese atop tortilla, leaving at least 1/2 inch space from the edge of the tortilla. Arrange sliced tomatoes atop cheese layer followed by another layer of cheese (remaining). Top with remaining tortilla.
• While assembling the quesadillas, preheat an electric griddle to 350 F (or grill to medium-high heat). I use a griddle (rather than a grill) to cook quesadillas, as it is easier to turn them without losing their insides.
• Brush 1 tbs. olive oil onto the griddle, covering the surface. Brush the remaining 1 tbs. olive oil onto the top exposed tortilla. Gently slide the quesadilla from the dinner plate onto the griddle (olive oil-less side down).
• Cook for 5-7 minutes or until bottom tortilla begins to brown. With a large spatula, gently but swiftly turn quesadilla to brown other side. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until bottom tortilla begins to brown. Remove to a cutting board and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Slice into quarters and serve immediately with garnish of your preference. I like to use sour cream, salsa or guacamole. For this particular recipe, I served it with my Easy Tex-Mex Tomato Soup.

BEEF QUESADILLAS WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute steak in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. , Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over one side of each tortilla; top with 1/3 cup beef and remaining cheese. Fold tortillas over. , In another large skillet, cook two quesadillas in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas and oil. Cut into wedges., In a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; serve with quesadillas. Cover and refrigerate remaining salsa.