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Brisket Quesadilla
This brisket quesadilla is the ultimate way to use up brisket leftovers. Melted cheddar, red onions and smoky BBQ sauce are stuffed in a brisket filled tortilla with crispy edges and a gooey delicious center.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dishes
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
beef brisket quesadilla, brisket quesadilla
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
Gina Matsoukas
Ingredients
4
flour tortillas
1
cup
leftover shredded beef brisket
1
cup
shredded cheddar cheese
1/4
cup
thinly sliced red onion
1/4
cup
BBQ sauce
Garnish options
chopped cilantro
sliced green onion
sliced avocado
additional BBQ sauce
Instructions
Place a large skillet over medium heat.
Once hot, lay a tortilla in the pan, sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese over the entire surface of the tortilla.
Lay 1/4 cup of shredded brisket on top of the cheese and place a few onion slices on top of the brisket.
Spoon the BBQ sauce on top then fold the tortilla in half pressing down on the top with a spatula to "seal" the two halves together.
Cook until golden and crispy on the bottom then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and edges become crispy.
Remove to a cutting board, cut into thirds and garnish as desired.
Repeat with remaining 3 tortillas and ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
SERVING
|
Calories:
536
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
45
g
|
Protein:
27
g
|
Fat:
28
g
|
Saturated Fat:
10
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
15
g
|
Cholesterol:
77
mg
|
Sodium:
714
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
10
g