Subj : Crispy Oven-Base Quesadillas
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From : Ben Collver
Date : Fri Jul 05 2024 09:10:35

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      Title: Crispy Oven Baked Beef Quesadillas
 Categories: Mexican
      Yield: 4 Servings

      2 ts Olive oil
      8 oz Ground beef (250 g)
      1 tb Tomato paste
    1/3 c  Corn kernels; drained or
           -thawed
    1/3 c  Black beans; drained
      2 tb Water
      4    Flour tortillas (8" / 20
           -cm)
      3 ts Olive oil
  1 1/4 c  Cheese; shredded, tightly
           -packed
    1/2 ts Ground garlic
    1/2 ts Onion
    1/2 ts Dried oregano
      1 ts Cumin
      1 ts Paprika powder
    1/8 ts Cayenne pepper (optional)
    1/4 ts Kosher salt
           Guacamole
           Pico de Gallo
           Sour cream

  Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes

  This is a super handy method to make 3, 4 or 8 quesadillas in the
  oven at the same time rather than cooking them one by one on the
  stove. They are impressively crispy and very quick to make. Stuffed
  with my beef taco filling though you can switch with chicken, turkey,
  pork or lamb.

  Filling:

  Heat the oil in a non stick pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook,
  breaking it up as you go, until the red colour is mostly gone. Add
  the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and
  cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the beans and corn, then add the water
  and stir. The filling should be juicy (not dry) but not watery
  (compromises crispiness!). Remove into a bowl and cool for at least
       15    minutes.

  Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F (200°C fan-forced). Grease a
  metal tray with 1 ts of olive oil (I use my hand).

  Assemble quesadillas:

  Spread the filling on one side of the quesadilla. Top with cheese,
  fold to cover. Place on tray, repeat with remaining quesadillas.

  Drizzle the top of each with 1/2 ts olive oil then spread using your
  hands (top and sides, not underside). Press the quesadilla down to
  flatten the surface.

  Bake for 8 minutes. Flip the quesadillas, bake for 5 minutes, flip
  again then bake for a further 2 minutes or until crispy. (Sometimes I
  spritz with oil to give it a helping hand)

  Serve:

  Cut each into half and serve immediately with dipping sauce/toppings
  of choice.

  Recipe by Nagi Maehashi

  Recipe FROM:
  <https://www.recipetineats.com/crispy-oven-baked-quesadillas/>

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