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Tacos Dorados Quesadilla

Cultural Context

Tacos Dorados Quesadilla, originating from Mexico, combines the beloved elements of tacos and quesadillas into a crispy delight. Traditionally filled with cheese and meats, these golden treats are often enjoyed as street food or at family gatherings. Today, they are celebrated for their versatility, allowing for various fillings and toppings, making them a favorite across many cultures.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups masca instant corn masa flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/4 cups warm water
1 pound beef milanana (breakfast steak)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
juice of half a lime
less than 1/4 cup oil
onion
wajaka cheese
lettuce
queso fresco
sour cream
red salsa

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: shredded tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Mashed peas offer creaminess with less cost.

1

Prepare masa by mixing 2 cups of masca instant corn masa flour with 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

2

Gradually add 1 and 1/4 cups of warm water until the masa is soft and not sticky, resembling damp modeling clay.

3

Wrap the masa in cling wrap and set aside.

4

Cut 1 pound of beef milanana into very thin strips, then into small pieces.

5

Season the meat with 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, salt, and pepper.

6

Add the juice of half a lime and less than 1/4 cup of oil to the meat, then massage to combine.

7

Heat a griddle to 400°F and add the seasoned meat, separating it to sear nicely.

8

Add chopped onion to the meat and cook until the onions are translucent, then remove from heat.

9

Prepare the quesadillas by placing a ball of masa on plastic wrap, pressing it flat, and adding wajaka cheese before folding and sealing.

10

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring it's hot before adding the quesadillas.

11

Fry the quesadillas for about 4 and 1/2 minutes until golden brown, then remove and drain on a rack.

12

Cut open the quesadillas and fill with the beef mixture, lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream, and red salsa.

Cooking Techniques

frying

Equipment Needed

griddleskilletcling wrapplastic sheetsparchment paperrack

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Crispy Quesadilla TacosFried Quesadilla Tacos
Local Name: Tacos Dorados Quesadilla

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