Fajita-Taco Quesadilla
When it comes to Mexican cuisine, few things are as satisfying as a perfectly cooked quesadilla. These cheesy, meaty, and fajita inspired veggie-filled delights are not only easy to prepare but also guaranteed crowd-pleasers that can transform any meal into a fiesta. Let’s create a mouthwatering Fajita-Taco Quesadilla recipe that’s destined to become a kitchen staple.
Fajita-Taco Quesadilla
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES
SERVINGS: 4 SERVINGS
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
1 medium onion thinly sliced
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
2 jalapeños seeded and thinly sliced (adjust to your spice preference)
2 cups shredded cheese a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack works well
4 large flour tortillas
Cooking oil vegetable or olive oil
Optional toppings: salsa sour cream, guacamole, or sliced avocado
Instructions:
Prepare the Taco-Meat
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula as it cooks.
- Once the meat is browned and cooked through, drain any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning mix to the cooked meat, following the package instructions. Typically, this involves adding water and simmering for a few minutes. Stir well to combine, then set aside.
Sauté the Fajita-Vegetables
- In the same skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños to the skillet.
- Sauté the vegetables until they become tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the sautéed vegetables from the skillet and set them aside.
Assemble the Quesadillas
- Wipe out the skillet and return it to the stove. Place it over medium heat.
- Brush one side of each tortilla with a little oil.
- Place a tortilla, oil-side down, in the skillet.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese over the tortilla.
- Spread a layer of the seasoned taco meat over the cheese.
- Add a portion of the sautéed peppers, onions, and jalapeños and top with additional cheese.
- Place a tortilla over the filling, brush the top side of the tortilla with a little oil.
- Press down gently with a spatula and cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until it's also golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve
- Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and place it on a cutting board.
- Allow it to cool for a minute before slicing it into wedges using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve the Fajita-Taco Quesadillas hot with optional toppings like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or sliced avocado.
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Serve them up hot with your choice of optional toppings such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or sliced avocado. Each bite will be a flavorful explosion of goodness, and you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds and thirds
These homemade Fajita-Taco Quesadillas are perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. So, go ahead and whip up a batch, and get ready to experience the Tex-Mex flavor fiesta right in your own kitchen. Enjoy!