
How To Make Chorizo and Cheese Taco-Quesadillas With Salsa
We are making quesadillas extra-cheesy in this recipe. Add in some flavorful chorizo and fresh vegetables, this is one dish you’ll never forget!
Serves:
Ingredients
For Chorizo:
- 2cupschorizo
- 3tbsppaprika
- ½tbspground cumin
- 1tbspancho chile powder
- 1tbspchili powder
- 1tspdried oregano
- 1tspdried coriander
- 1tspground cinnamon
- 1tspground cloves
- 1lbground pork
- 1tbspwhite vinegar
- 3clovesgarlicminced
- 2tbspolive oil
- 6corn tortillas
- 8ozMozzarella cheeseshredded
- 1tbsppickle, for serving
- 4pcstomatoesquartered
- 8pcshabanada peppers
- 1cupgarlic
- 2tbspolive oil
- 1tspkosher salt
- 1cuplemon juice
Instructions
Chorizo:
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the paprika, cumin, ancho chile powder, chili powder, oregano, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, ground pork, vinegar, and garlic. Mix until well combined.
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Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chorizo and cook until the fat has rendered and the chorizo is crisp. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and discard the excess fat.
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Sprinkle the cheese over the tortillas, then top with the chorizo.
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Return the tortillas to the pan and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Salsa:
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Coat the tomatoes, peppers, and garlic with olive oil and salt, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast under the broiler for 5 to 10 minutes, until charred in spots.
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Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender and purée until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and season with more salt to taste.
Serve:
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Serve the taco-quesadillas with salsa and pickles. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 983.14kcal
- Fat: 66.54g
- Saturated Fat: 24.56g
- Trans Fat: 0.00g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 30.76g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.70g
- Carbohydrates: 56.16g
- Fiber: 12.71g
- Sugar: 12.48g
- Protein: 47.80g
- Cholesterol: 158.51mg
- Sodium: 1464.50mg
- Calcium: 527.81mg
- Potassium: 1686.06mg
- Iron: 6.45mg
- Vitamin A: 393.25µg
- Vitamin C: 239.81mg
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