Carne Quesadillas
By: Culinary Envy
Published: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 9:02am

Ingredients




1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced into ⅓” thick rounds
1 package Carne Asada Autentica (from Trader Joe’s)
1 package super size corn tortillas, I use 6 tortillas
1 pound Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
1 package Villagio Marzana tomatoes (Trader Joe’s), diced (or Roma)
1 cup recipe black beans (or use a can, rinsed and drained), heated
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, heated
pinch of salt

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 350°F. 2 Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. 3 Brush the onion slices with oil and grill over medium heat, until the onions soften and get grill marks, about 6 minutes on each side. 4 Turn the grill pan heat up to medium high. Take some slices of carne asada and place them on the grill pan. Cook about 1 minute per side. The smaller pieces in the package can be turned over almost immediately and they are done within a minute. Let the meat sit for a few minutes before slicing it. 5 Place the 6 corn tortillas on a couple cookie sheets and divide the Monterey Jack cheese among them. Place in the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes. The cheese should be completely melted. Take the cookie sheets out of the oven and place the carne asada, grilled onions, tomatoes, black beans, cilantro, and drizzle with a little adobo sauce on top. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and enjoy!

About

This Carne Quesadillas recipe loaded with grilled marinated steak, melted Monterey jack cheese, savory caramelized onions, and bright juicy marzana tomatoes make this fantastic dish look as great as it tastes!  This recipe is Oh So Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, or as an appetizer at your next party.