Carne Asada Quesadillas

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 5 boiled tomatillos to a blender cup.
  2. 2Add 5 boiled tomatillos to a blender cup.
  3. 3Add 5 boiled tomatillos to a blender cup.
  4. 4Add 1 roma tomato to the blender cup.
  5. 5Add 1 roma tomato to the blender cup.
  6. 6Add 1 roma tomato to the blender cup.
  7. 7Add 2 lightly toasted chile puyas to the blender cup.
  8. 8Add 2 lightly toasted chile puyas to the blender cup.
  9. 9Add 2 lightly toasted chile puyas to the blender cup.
  10. 10Add a handful of lightly toasted chile de rbol to the blender cup. Adjust the quantity based on how spicy you want your salsa.
  11. 11Add a handful of lightly toasted chile de rbol to the blender cup. Adjust the quantity based on how spicy you want your salsa.
  12. 12Add a handful of lightly toasted chile de rbol to the blender cup. Adjust the quantity based on how spicy you want your salsa.
  13. 13Add 2 garlic cloves to the blender cup.
  14. 14Add 2 garlic cloves to the blender cup.
  15. 15Add 2 garlic cloves to the blender cup.
  16. 16Add salt to taste to the blender cup.
  17. 17Add salt to taste to the blender cup.
  18. 18Add salt to taste to the blender cup.
  19. 19Add 1 cup of water to the blender cup.
  20. 20Add 1 cup of water to the blender cup.
  21. 21Add 1 cup of water to the blender cup.
  22. 22Blend until smooth.
  23. 23Blend until smooth.
  24. 24Blend until smooth.
  25. 25Pour the salsa de rbol into a bowl.
  26. 26Pour the salsa de rbol into a bowl.
  27. 27Pour the salsa de rbol into a bowl.
  28. 28Add 2 large avocados to a clean blender cup.
  29. 29Add 2 large avocados to a clean blender cup.
  30. 30Add 2 large avocados to a clean blender cup.
  31. 31Add 2 raw chile serranos to the blender cup.
  32. 32Add 2 raw chile serranos to the blender cup.
  33. 33Add 2 raw chile serranos to the blender cup.
  34. 34Add a handful of cilantro to the blender cup.
  35. 35Add a handful of cilantro to the blender cup.
  36. 36Add a handful of cilantro to the blender cup.
  37. 37Add 2 garlic cloves to the blender cup.
  38. 38Add 2 garlic cloves to the blender cup.
  39. 39Add 2 garlic cloves to the blender cup.
  40. 40Add salt to taste to the blender cup.
  41. 41Add salt to taste to the blender cup.
  42. 42Add salt to taste to the blender cup.
  43. 43Add the juice of half a lime to the blender cup.
  44. 44Add the juice of half a lime to the blender cup.
  45. 45Add the juice of half a lime to the blender cup.
  46. 46Add a little bit of water to the blender cup.
  47. 47Add a little bit of water to the blender cup.
  48. 48Add a little bit of water to the blender cup.
  49. 49Blend until smooth.
  50. 50Blend until smooth.
  51. 51Blend until smooth.
  52. 52Pour the avocado salsa into a bowl.
  53. 53Pour the avocado salsa into a bowl.
  54. 54Pour the avocado salsa into a bowl.
  55. 55In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder, and 5 teaspoons of salt to create the carne asada seasoning.
  56. 56In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder, and 5 teaspoons of salt to create the carne asada seasoning.
  57. 57In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder, and 5 teaspoons of salt to create the carne asada seasoning.
  58. 58Mix the seasoning ingredients together until well combined.
  59. 59Mix the seasoning ingredients together until well combined.
  60. 60Mix the seasoning ingredients together until well combined.
  61. 61Sprinkle the carne asada seasoning over 3 lbs of small diced skirt or bottom round roast.
  62. 62Sprinkle the carne asada seasoning over 3 lbs of small diced skirt or bottom round roast.
  63. 63Sprinkle the carne asada seasoning over 3 lbs of small diced skirt or bottom round roast.
  64. 64Mix the seasoning into the meat with your hands, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  65. 65Mix the seasoning into the meat with your hands, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  66. 66Mix the seasoning into the meat with your hands, ensuring it's evenly coated.
  67. 67Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little bit of oil, allowing it to heat up.
  68. 68Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little bit of oil, allowing it to heat up.
  69. 69Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little bit of oil, allowing it to heat up.
  70. 70Add the seasoned meat to the hot skillet, making sure to put it in a single layer and not to overcrowd it.
  71. 71Add the seasoned meat to the hot skillet, making sure to put it in a single layer and not to overcrowd it.
  72. 72Add the seasoned meat to the hot skillet, making sure to put it in a single layer and not to overcrowd it.
  73. 73Cook the meat for 2 minutes, checking for doneness.
  74. 74Cook the meat for 2 minutes, checking for doneness.
  75. 75Cook the meat for 2 minutes, checking for doneness.
  76. 76Remove the cooked meat from the heat.
  77. 77Remove the cooked meat from the heat.
  78. 78Remove the cooked meat from the heat.
  79. 79Use the same skillet for the quesadillas, reducing the heat to medium.
  80. 80Use the same skillet for the quesadillas, reducing the heat to medium.
  81. 81Use the same skillet for the quesadillas, reducing the heat to medium.
  82. 82Add a little more oil to the skillet (optional).
  83. 83Add a little more oil to the skillet (optional).
  84. 84Add a little more oil to the skillet (optional).
  85. 85Place tortillas into the skillet and allow them to blister.
  86. 86Place tortillas into the skillet and allow them to blister.
  87. 87Place tortillas into the skillet and allow them to blister.
  88. 88Once the tortillas have fully blistered, turn them over.
  89. 89Once the tortillas have fully blistered, turn them over.
  90. 90Once the tortillas have fully blistered, turn them over.
  91. 91Add shredded cheese to the tortillas and allow it to melt.
  92. 92Add shredded cheese to the tortillas and allow it to melt.
  93. 93Add shredded cheese to the tortillas and allow it to melt.
  94. 94Add some of the cooked carne asada meat on top of the melted cheese.
  95. 95Add some of the cooked carne asada meat on top of the melted cheese.
  96. 96Add some of the cooked carne asada meat on top of the melted cheese.
  97. 97Add some diced onion on top of the meat.
  98. 98Add some diced onion on top of the meat.
  99. 99Add some diced onion on top of the meat.
  100. 100Add some cilantro on top of the onion.
  101. 101Add some cilantro on top of the onion.
  102. 102Add some cilantro on top of the onion.
  103. 103Spoon some salsa de rbol on top.
  104. 104Spoon some salsa de rbol on top.
  105. 105Spoon some salsa de rbol on top.
  106. 106Add some avocado salsa on top.
  107. 107Add some avocado salsa on top.
  108. 108Add some avocado salsa on top.
  109. 109Fold one half of the quesadilla over the other.
  110. 110Fold one half of the quesadilla over the other.
  111. 111Fold one half of the quesadilla over the other.
  112. 112Remove the quesadillas from the heat.
  113. 113Remove the quesadillas from the heat.
  114. 114Remove the quesadillas from the heat.
  115. 115Cut the quesadillas in half and enjoy.
  116. 116Cut the quesadillas in half and enjoy.
  117. 117Cut the quesadillas in half and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 5 boiled tomatillos
  • 5 boiled tomatillos
  • 5 boiled tomatillos
  • 1 roma tomato
  • 1 roma tomato
  • 1 roma tomato
  • 2 lightly toasted chile puya
  • 2 lightly toasted chile puya
  • 2 lightly toasted chile puya
  • 1 handful lightly toasted chile de rbol
  • 1 handful lightly toasted chile de rbol
  • 1 handful lightly toasted chile de rbol
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 large avocados
  • 2 large avocados
  • 2 large avocados
  • 2 raw chile serranos
  • 2 raw chile serranos
  • 2 raw chile serranos
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0.5 lime juice
  • 0.5 lime juice
  • 0.5 lime juice
  • 0 a little bit water
  • 0 a little bit water
  • 0 a little bit water
  • 3 lbs skirt or bottom round roast, small diced
  • 3 lbs skirt or bottom round roast, small diced
  • 3 lbs skirt or bottom round roast, small diced
  • 1 tablespoon chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 5 teaspoons salt
  • 5 teaspoons salt
  • 5 teaspoons salt
  • 0 a little bit oil
  • 0 a little bit oil
  • 0 a little bit oil
  • 0 tortillas
  • 0 tortillas
  • 0 tortillas
  • 0 shredded cheese
  • 0 shredded cheese
  • 0 shredded cheese
  • 0 some onion
  • 0 some onion
  • 0 some onion
  • 0 some cilantro
  • 0 some cilantro
  • 0 some cilantro

Equipment

blenderbowlskillet

Tips

  • No marinating is needed for this recipe. The carne asada seasoning mix is all you need!
  • For the carne asada, use skirt or beef bottom round roast presliced steaks.
  • When chopping the meat, make sure to cut against the grain.
  • The meat is nice, juicy, and tender after 2 minutes of cooking, but you can always cook it longer to your liking.