Barbacoa Quesadillas Recipe

Barbacoa Quesadillas on parchment paper with pickled red onions next to them.

5 from 4 votes

These Barbacoa Quesadillas are so easy to make and incredibly delicious. Tender, slow-cooked barbacoa meat and melted sharp white cheddar cheese are folded between golden tortillas. You are going to love these easy-to-make beef tacos—they are perfect for your next taco Tuesday or weeknight dinner.

Prep Time3

Cook Time7

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, BBQ, dinner, lunch

Cuisine: BBQ, Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 321kcal

Author: Nadia

Ingredients

4 Gluten-Free Tortillas Siete
2 cups White Cheddar Cheese Grass-Fed
2 cups Barbacoa
Avacado Oil

Instructions

Heat your cast iron skillet over medium low heat.
Lightly coat your cast iron skillet with avocado oil.
Place your tortilla on the skillet and top the tortilla with cheese.
Once the cheese starts to melt add the barbacoa beef on top of the melted cheese.
Fold the other half of the tortilla over the barbacoa and cheese and gently press down with a spatula.
Cook until the tortilla starts to brown and the cheese melts. Flip once and cook on the other side.
Remove from the skillet and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Add your favorite toppings, and a squeeze of lime juice and enjoy.

Notes

Expert Tips And Notes

Choose Quality Ingredients: I say this a lot, but the quality of ingredients you use will have a huge impact on your overall dish. High-quality, minimally processed ingredients not only taste better, but they are better for you. When preparing the Barbacoa, try to get a chuck roast that is grass-fed.
Keep The Heat Low: It can be tempting to crank up the heat on your cast iron skillet in order to melt the cheese, but you run the risk of burning the tortilla before the cheese has time to melt. If you want to speed up the process, you can cover the skillet to help the cheese melt.
Don’t Overstuff: We all want to stuff our quesadillas to the rim, but mindful stuffing is key! Overstuffing can lead to difficulty flipping and uneven cooking. Aim for a balanced ratio of barbacoa, and cheese.

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