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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
Gringa
comfortingquickMexicanmeatcrispymeltyweeknightmain

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Warm the 4 tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, until pliable.

  2. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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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