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Delicious Picadillo Quesadillas: 7 Reasons to Love Them

Picadillo Quesadillas
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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 cup diced potatoes (optional)
  • 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Cooking oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Stir in the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomato and optional potatoes to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in the chopped olives, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined.
  5. Heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil to coat the bottom.
  6. On one half of each tortilla, place a generous portion of the picadillo filling and top with shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
  7. Place the folded quesadilla in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
  8. Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a moment. Slice into wedges and prepare for serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
  • Feel free to add more vegetables if desired.

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