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.
Servings: 4 servings
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: 1SERVING | Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 714mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g