Beef Quesadillas
SERVES 4 | 45 MINS PREP | 2 MINS COOK TIME
INGREDIENTS
500g beef mince
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 egg
Tomato salsa
- 3 tomatoes
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 chilli, deseeded and finely sliced
- Juice and grated zest of 1 lime
- A handful of fresh coriander leaves, roughly torn
To serve
- 6 tortillas
- 1 mashed avocado
- 1 and 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- A squeeze of lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
METHOD
Mix the beef mince, onion, fresh oregano, breadcrumbs, dried oregano, cumin and egg together in a bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Divide the mixture into 16 even-sized balls then press to form flat patties. Place on a tray, cover and put in the fridge.
To make salsa, dice the tomatoes and place in a bowl. Add the spring onion, chilli, zest and juice of lime and coriander leaves. Season to taste.
Remove beef patties from the fridge. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the patties in batches for about 5 minutes, turning once until cooked through. Transfer to a plate as you go.
Wipe out the frying pan with kitchen towel and place back over the heat.
Lay a tortilla on the bench and spread with the mashed avocado. Scatter over the cheese. Place 2-3 beef patties on each and finish with the tomato salsa. Fold in half.
Slide filled tortilla into the frying pan, in batches, and cook for 2-3 minutes, turning once until the tortilla is crisp.
Serve with lime for squeezing.
Recipe and image thanks to recipes.co.nz
