Gringa
A quick and satisfying Mexican-style quesadilla with juicy, seasoned meat and melted cheese, grilled until golden and crispy.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 28g
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Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups cooked meat (e.g., pork, chicken, or beef), shredded
- 2 cups shredded cheese (e.g., Oaxaca, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack)
- ½ cup salsa or hot sauce
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- 1
Warm the 4 tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, until pliable.
- 2
On one half of each tortilla, layer 1/2 cup shredded meat, 1/2 cup cheese, and 2 tbsp salsa. Fold the other half over to form a half-moon.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook 2 gringas at a time, pressing gently, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and gringas.
- 4
Cut each gringa in half and serve hot with extra salsa on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- spatula
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