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Cheesy Gluten Free Quesadilla Recipe

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This Cheesy Gluten Free Quesadilla is a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for those avoiding gluten. Ground beef is cooked with aromatic spices and veggies, then layered with melted Mexican cheese inside crispy gluten free tortillas. Served with fresh pico de gallo and cilantro lime crema, it’s a flavorful and hearty dish ready in just 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Beef Filling

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ cup diced white onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef (can use chicken or turkey instead)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 cup corn
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Quesadilla Assembly

  • 8 gluten free tortillas (recommended: Mission brand)
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 tablespoon oil for frying

Optional Toppings

  • Pico de gallo
  • Homemade cilantro lime crema

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Cook the meat: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook thoroughly until no longer pink.
  3. Add spices and veggies: Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, water, and corn. Mix well and lower the heat to simmer until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
  4. Finish filling: Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.
  5. Assemble quesadillas: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. On one half of a gluten free tortilla, sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese, add a spoonful of the beef filling, then top with another 2 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the tortilla in half carefully.
  6. Cook quesadillas: Fry the folded quesadilla in the skillet for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Serve: Cut the quesadilla in half and serve warm with pico de gallo and cilantro lime crema for extra flavor. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any brand of gluten free tortillas, but Mission brand is recommended for texture and durability.
  • Try substituting ground chicken or turkey if you prefer a leaner protein.
  • Serve with fresh toppings like pico de gallo and cilantro lime crema to enhance flavor.
  • Cook quesadillas carefully to avoid burning while ensuring cheese is melted and filling is heated through.

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