Carne Asada Fried Quesadilla
- 🍅 5 tomatillos
- 🌶️ 8 serrano peppers
- 🧅 A small piece of onion
- 🧄 2 garlic cloves
- 💧 1 cup of water
- 🧂 Salt to taste
- 🥩 1 lb. of skirt steak
- 🍋 1 lime (juice)
- 🫒 ¼ cup of olive oil
- 🌶️ 1 tsp of chili pepper flakes
- 🧂 1 tsp of salt
- ⚫ 1 tsp of black pepper
- 🌽 1 cup of instant corn masa mix
- 🧂 ¼ tsp of salt
- 💧 1.5 cups of water
- 🧀 2 cups of shredded Chihuahua or Oaxaca cheese
- 🥬 Shredded lettuce
- 🍅 Diced tomato
- 🥛 Mexican crema
Experience an authentic taste of Mexico with these delightful Carne Asada Fried Quesadillas. These are not your typical quesadillas; they're deep-fried, made with fresh masa, and packed with cheesy goodness and the flavors of well-marinated carne asada. Perfect for a hearty meal or a flavorful snack!
Ingredients:
For the Salsa:
🍅 5 tomatillos
🌶️ 8 serrano peppers
🧅 A small piece of onion
🧄 2 garlic cloves
💧 1 cup of water
🧂 Salt to taste
For the Carne Asada:
🥩 1 lb. of skirt steak
🍋 1 lime (juice)
🫒 ¼ cup of olive oil
🌶️ 1 tsp of chili pepper flakes
🧂 1 tsp of salt
⚫ 1 tsp of black pepper
For the Quesadillas:
🌽 1 cup of instant corn masa mix
🧂 ¼ tsp of salt
💧 1.5 cups of water
🧀 2 cups of shredded Chihuahua or Oaxaca cheese
For Toppings:
🥬 Shredded lettuce
🍅 Diced tomato
🥛 Mexican crema
Instructions:
- Prepare the Carne Asada:
- Season and marinate the skirt steak with lime juice, olive oil, chili pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Make the Salsa:
- In a skillet on high heat with a little oil, sauté the tomatillos and serrano peppers for about 4 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic, sautéing for a few more minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 cup of water and let the mixture cook until slightly reduced.
- Transfer everything to a blender, season with salt, and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Carne Asada:
- Sear the marinated skirt steak in a hot skillet, ensuring it stays juicy. Avoid overcooking.
- Once cooked, chop the steak into small pieces and keep it warm.
- Prepare the Masa Dough:
- In a bowl, combine the masa mix, salt, and water. Mix to form a slightly sticky dough. Adjust with water if necessary, 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Divide the dough into 5-6 balls, based on your preferred quesadilla size.
- Using a tortilla press or two flat items like plates or cutting boards, press each masa ball between two pieces of plastic or parchment paper, ensuring they're not too thin or thick.
- Assemble the Quesadillas:
- Place cheese in the center of each pressed masa circle, then fold it like a taco, bringing together the edges and pressing to seal.
- Fry the Quesadillas:
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Gently cut each fried quesadilla open and fill with chopped carne asada, salsa, lettuce, diced tomato, and Mexican crema.
Enjoy your delicious carne asada fried quesadillas, a true Mexican delight!
- Gently cut each fried quesadilla open and fill with chopped carne asada, salsa, lettuce, diced tomato, and Mexican crema.
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure the oil is hot before frying the quesadillas to achieve a perfect golden crust.
- Add toppings right before serving to keep the quesadillas crispy.
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 5-6 quesadillas
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