Description
Blooming quesadilla ring combines Mexican flavors in a spectacular circular presentation. Crispy tortilla petals unfold with melted cheese, seasoned meat, and fresh toppings, creating a shareable centerpiece for gatherings where you can enjoy each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (or shredded chicken)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 10–12 small flour tortillas (fajita-size)
- ½ cup salsa
- 2 tbsps melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- Sour cream
- Salsa (for serving)
- Guacamole (for serving)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef and onions in a skillet, fragmenting the meat into delicate crumbles until achieving a rich golden color and complete doneness.
- Flavor Infusion: Drain excess grease, then incorporate garlic, taco seasoning, water, and salsa into the meat, creating a vibrant and robust filling that melds together under medium heat.
- Final Fusion: Simmer the mixture until liquid condenses, developing an intense, concentrated flavor profile, then remove from heat and gently fold in shredded cheese to create a creamy, indulgent meat blend that promises a mouthwatering texture and taste experience.
Notes
- Drain Fat Thoroughly: Remove excess grease from ground beef to prevent soggy quesadillas and reduce overall calorie content.
- Spice Balance Matters: Adjust taco seasoning and salsa according to personal heat preference, tasting mixture before final assembly to ensure perfect flavor intensity.
- Cheese Selection Technique: Use a blend of melting cheeses like cheddar and monterey jack for enhanced richness and smoother texture when creating the quesadilla ring.
- Low-Heat Simmering: Cook meat mixture on low-medium heat to develop deep flavors and prevent burning, allowing seasonings to meld together harmoniously while maintaining moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg