Quesadillas with Shredded Beef

Ingredients

• For the Shredded Beef:
• 1 ½ lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped (for a smoky kick)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 0.5 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• For the Quesadillas:
• 6 flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheese (Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or cheddar)
• 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
• 0.5 cup sour cream (for serving)
• 0.5 cup guacamole
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Sear the Beef:
2. 2Season the beef with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
4. 4Sear the beef on all sides until browned (about 2 minutes per side). 🥩🔥
5. 52️⃣ Slow Cook the Beef:
6. 6Add onion, garlic, chipotle pepper, beef broth, and tomato sauce to the pot.
7. 7Cover and simmer on low heat for 2.5-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily. 🍖⏳
8. 83️⃣ Shred & Add Lime:
9. 9Remove the beef from the pot and shred it using two forks.
10. 10Squeeze in fresh lime juice, mix well, and set aside. 🍋
11. 114️⃣ Assemble the Quesadillas:
12. 12Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat.
13. 13Butter one side of each tortilla.
14. 14On the unbuttered side, add shredded beef and cheese, then fold the tortilla in half. 🧀🌮
15. 155️⃣ Cook Until Crispy:
16. 16Cook the quesadillas for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing lightly until golden brown and crispy. 🧈🔥
17. 176️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
18. 18Slice the quesadillas and serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. 🌿🥑