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Corned Beef Quesadillas
A clever fusion dish featuring tender, salty corned beef and melted Swiss cheese folded inside a crispy, golden-brown flour tortilla. Served with a side of thousand island dressing or spicy mustard, it offers a fun and portable twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. These quesadillas are a fantastic and creative way to repurpose leftover brisket into a quick, family-friendly meal.
A clever fusion dish featuring tender, salty corned beef and melted Swiss cheese folded inside a crispy, golden-brown flour tortilla. Served with a side of thousand island dressing or spicy mustard, it offers a fun and portable twist on the classic Reuben sandwich. These quesadillas are a fantastic and creative way to repurpose leftover brisket into a quick, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Beef Brisket, corned shredded
- 1 cup Flour Tortilla
- 2 tbsp Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Green Chilies, diced
Instructions
- Warm corned beef in a small bowl in microwave on High, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the hot skillet. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, corned beef, and green chilies.
- Top with the other tortilla. Heat until bottom tortilla is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes . Carefully flip and heat until other side is golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes. Cut in half to serve.
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