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fried quesadillas

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Jennifer Teehee
Tulsa, OK

This was born out of having oil left in the skillet after browning burritos.

(2 ratings)
yield 5 serving(s)
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For fried quesadillas

  • 1 lb
    ground beef or turkey
  • 10
    flour tortillas
  • 2 1/2 c
    shredded cheese (your choice)
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning
  • vegetable oil
  • onions, mushrooms, yellow or red peppers (all optional)

How To Make fried quesadillas

  • 1
    Brown your meat with the taco seasoning in a separate skillet.
  • 2
    Coat the bottom of the skillet in vegetable oil and heat on med-hi heat for about 5 minutes until hot.
  • 3
    Build your quesadilla however you want it, make sure you don't over stuff. Fold the tortilla over and "smoosh" it down then carefully place it in the oil.
  • 4
    Flip the quesadilla when it's reached your desired crisp-ness and browned to your liking. Pull out of the skillet and place on papertowels to drain.

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