Wheat tortillas baked with spiced minced meat and cheese
What type of ground meat is best for making baked quesadillas?
- 3 large wheat tortillas
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
- 350g of minced beef
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar or honey
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of gochujang (fermented chili paste)
- 100g of grated mozzarella (approximately)
- Chive
- Sesame seeds
- Spicy Oil
- Heat the sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the ground meat and break it up with a spatula until it's loose.
- Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, pressed garlic, and gochujang. Sauté until the meat is cooked through and the seasoning is incorporated.
- Lightly moisten the tortillas in water and cut them in half.
- Place 2 or 3 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each tortilla half. Add a little grated mozzarella on top.
- Fold the sides of each tortilla portion into a triangle. Place all the triangles in a round ovenproof dish and sprinkle a little more mozzarella on top.
- Bake in the oven, already preheated to 180ºC, for 20 or 25 minutes.
- Finish with a few drops of chili oil, chopped chives, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
A mixture of beef and pork usually yields the best results, as it provides more juiciness and flavor. You can also use chicken or turkey, but it's important to season them well so the filling doesn't dry out.
How do you preserve baked quesadillas?
They can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days in an airtight container once cooled. They can also be frozen; to reheat them, the oven or air fryer helps them regain their texture better.
What can I substitute for gochujang in this recipe?
You can substitute sriracha or another hot sauce mixed with a little tomato paste, paprika, and a touch of honey or sugar. It won't taste exactly the same, but it will maintain that balance of spiciness, sweetness, and a savory base.
What side dishes go well with these ground beef quesadillas?
They go great with guacamole, pico de gallo, salad, sour cream, or yogurt sauce. For a more substantial meal, you can also serve them with rice or beans.
What other fillings can be used in these baked quesadillas?
Besides ground beef, they're also great with shredded chicken, pulled pork, sautéed vegetables, mushrooms, or beans. The important thing is that the filling isn't too liquidy so the tortilla doesn't get soggy.
- Carbohydrates: 13.7g
- Total fat: 9.2g
- Grasa sat.: 3.7g
- Protein: 16.4g
- Fibras: 0.3g
- Sugar: 4.7g
- ProPoints: 5
- SmartPoints: 6
Nutritional information for 1 serving (110g)
