- 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Ground Pork
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 jalapeno chile, minced*
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 10-inch flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, OR jack cheese, grated
Preparation
Step 1
Cooking Directions
In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook pork with onion and garlic until browned; drain off any drippings and remove to large bowl. Stir cumin, oregano, jalapeno and cilantro into pork mixture. Wipe out skillet with paper towel and heat over medium-high heat. Place one tortilla in skillet; top with half of the pork mixture, spreading evenly, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cheese. Top with another tortilla and cook on one side until nicely browned (about 2-3 minutes), pressing down occasionally on top tortilla (using a spatula or, carefully, your hand). Turn and brown the other side, remove to cutting board and cut into 8 wedges. Repeat process to make 8 more quesadilla wedges. Serve with salsa, if desired.
Makes 8
Kids 12 and older love making these savory tortilla sandwiches. Perfect for any party occasion, having a teenager man the skillet keeps the operation smooth---as each quesadilla is ready to cut into wedges, guests will be ready for more. These also make a perfect casual family supper.
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Heat a small amount of oil in a large heavy skillet over a medium-high heat.
Place pork in skillet; do not cover.
Cook pork uncovered, turning occasionally. For stir-frying, cook over high heat, stirring constantly.
To make a ground pork patty gently mix ground pork with desired seasonings, and then separate into individual amounts for each burger. Using both hands, shape the ground pork into circular patties about three quarters of an inch in thickness. Then, fry or grill your handmade creations for all to enjoy!