Braised beef and veggie quesadillas
Quesadillas can usually be thrown together quick and simple. In the hotter months I’m always down for a grilled meat and veggie quesadilla and I have made so many versions of this crispy cheesy meal I couldn’t even list them all! But if you really want to up your quesadilla game, and turn this simple dish into a meal you can serve on a cold winters day, then take the time and slow braise your beef. It brings a richness that you just can’t beat.
Even my Harley bear was waiting by the oven in the hopes for a taste!
Braised beef and veggie quesadilla
Slow braised beef, mixed with fresh veggies
Braised beef roast
- 4-5 pound chuck roast
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 med white onion (thick slice)
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 4 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tbsp * sofrito (home made or store bought)
- salt and pepper to taste
Quesadilla
- 10 10" flour tortillas
- 4 cups shredded mexican cheese blen
- 1 sm yellow squash (diced)
- 1 sm zucchini (diced)
- 1 med red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 med red onion (sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp butter
Optional ingredients
- pickled jalapeños
- mexican crema
- avocado
- salsa
Braised beef
Pre-heat oven to 350 degreese.
In a dutch oven or a heavy oven proof pot, heat canola oil on medium high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper and sear 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove roast from pot, reduce heat to medium and add sliced white onion, cumin, oregano, chili powder and cook 4-5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and sofrito and stir. Put the beef back into the pot and add beef stock and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
Cover and place into preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours. Then reduce to 300 degrees and continue cooking for another 1/2 hour 45 minutes.
Remove from oven and set aside while you get the quesadilla ingredients ready.
Quesadilla
Heat olive oil over medium heat, saute veggies adding salt and pepper to taste. Do not overcook, leaving some crunch to the veggies. Set aside
Begin to assemble
Lay your tortilla flat, sprinkle with cheese, add shredded beef, veggies, pickled jalapenos (optional)
Fold in half
Melt butter onto a large non stick pan or griddle over medium heat and cook quesadillas until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
Remove from heat and cut into quarters, garnish with your favorites!
Natasha Ruiz
Im a a chef, a wife, a mama, a grandmama, and a mama of fur babies. I love traveling, cooking, entertaining and feeding people. I'm just trying to navigate this crazy beautiful amazing life!
