Brisket quesadillas are easy and great to make with leftover brisket. Perfect for busy weeknight dinner and your entire family will enjoy them.
These beef brisket quesadillas are the perfect way to use leftover brisket and is a delicious recipe. Add in melted cheese, onions, barbecue sauce and cook to perfection.
How to make Brisket Quesadilla
Ingredients:
Flour tortillas
Shredded beef brisket
Cheddar Cheese
Red Onion
BBQ Sauce
Additional toppings:
Cilantro
Jalapeno peppers
Avocado
Guacamole
Sour cream
Pico de Gallo
Directions:
Place a large skillet on medium heat and spritz with cooking spray.
Place tortilla on the pan and add 1/4 cup shredded cheese over the tortilla.
Top with 1/4 cup shredded brisket. Them sprinkle on cilantro and diced jalapeño peppers.
Fold the tortilla in half and press down with a spatula. This will seal the two sides together.
Cook until golden brown or crispy, then flip and cook for additional 3 minutes.
Remove from skillet, place on cutting board and half each tortilla.
Repeat steps with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
Leftover brisket quesadillas are perfect for easy, weeknight meals. You can make them in under 20-minutes and your entire family will enjoy them.
Recipes that I can whip together in a few minutes are my favorite meals. I always have tortillas n my pantry. Then I can add in whatever extra ingredients I have in the refrigerator to make a delicious dinner.
This quesadilla recipe is so simple to make and taste great no matter what ingredients you add.
What kind of cheese to use
Personally, my favorite cheese to use when making these quesadillas is either sharp cheddar cheese or shredded Mexican cheese. Other good options are Monterey Jack, Colby Jack or Pepper jack if you want a little added kick.
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What kind of tortillas to use
Quesadilla are best made with flour tortillas because they hold the ingredients better than corn tortillas.
You can also use wheat flour tortillas, gluten-free tortillas or a low-carb version to make this recipe keto friendly.
How to store quesadillas
Quesadillas can also be stored in an air-tight container. Heat them up the next day in the microwave or in the air fryer. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day!
If you are looking for other quick dinner ideas you should try these shrimp quesadillas or beef taco casserole. Both are simple to make and can be cooked in under 30 minutes.
Brisket Quesadillas
Brisket quesadillas are easy and great to make with leftover brisket. Perfect for busy weeknight dinner and your entire family will enjoy them.
Ingredients
- 4 Flour tortillas
- 1 cups Shredded beef brisket
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, diced
- 1/4 cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Place a large skillet on medium heat and spritz with cooking spray.
- Place tortilla on the pan and add 1/4 cup shredded cheese over the tortilla.
- Top with 1/4 cup shredded brisket. Them sprinkle on cilantro and diced jalapeño peppers.
- Fold the tortilla in half and press down with a spatula. This will seal the two sides together.
- Cook until golden brown or crispy, then flip and cook for additional 3 minutes.
- Remove from skillet, place on cutting board and half each tortilla.
- Repeat steps with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 440Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 622mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 25g