Southwestern Corned Beef Quesadillas!

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 4

Southwestern Corned Beef Quesadillas recipe with shredded beef, cheese and diced green chilies

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup leftover corned beef brisket , shredded
	2 flour tortillas
	1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
	2 tablespoons diced green chilies

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

589

Sugar

Fat

36g

Southwestern Corned Beef Quesadillas are a popular Tex-Mex dish that combine the unique flavors of shredded corned beef, melted cheese, and spicy green chilies, all sandwiched between crispy flour tortillas. The dish is perfect as an appetizer or a light lunch, and it's incredibly easy to make. Corned beef is a traditional Irish food that has found its way into American cuisine after many Irish immigrants settled in the United States. The beef is typically slow-cooked in saltwater and seasonings, which gives it a distinct flavor that pairs well with the mild Monterey Jack cheese and spicy green chilies in this recipe.

Instructions

1.	Place a dry pan on medium heat and wait for it to start getting hot.
2.	Lay a tortilla on the pan and sprinkle cheese, green chilies, and shredded corned beef on half of the tortilla.
3.	Fold the other half over the ingredients and press it down gently with a spatula.
4.	Cook the quesadilla for about two minutes on each side or until it is golden brown and crispy.
5.	Remove from heat and let sit for a minute before cutting it into slices and serving.

PROS

Southwestern Corned Beef Quesadillas are a quick and easy appetizer to make, perfect for any occasion.

The combination of beef, cheese, and chilies creates a delicious flavor that everyone will enjoy.

CONS

Corned beef is a high sodium food, so people with blood pressure issues should be cautious when consuming it.

Additionally, flour tortillas are high in carbs, so this dish is not suitable for those on a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Corned beef is a good source of protein, zinc, and iron.
Green chilies contain antioxidants and vitamin C, which may help improve immunity and fight inflammation.
The Monterey Jack cheese provides calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for bone health.