Ground Beef Quesadillas with Salsa Roja
Ingredients
- For the Quesadillas:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for toasting)
- For the Salsa Roja:
- 4 Roma tomatoes, halved
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 1-2 dried guajillo or ancho chilies (seeded and soaked in warm water)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare and roast ingredients for salsa roja.
- Blend roasted ingredients into a smooth sauce.
- Cook ground beef with spices and aromatics.
- Layer beef and cheese between tortillas.
- Toast quesadillas until crispy and golden.
- Serve hot with fresh salsa roja on top or on the side.