Chipotle Barbacoa Quesadillas
Shredded chipotle barbacoa folded into cheesy quesadillas with a quick salsa verde drizzle.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shredded chipotle barbacoa (cooked, beef)
- 2 Flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup Salsa verde
- 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)
- 2 tbsp Sour cream(optional)
- 1 tbsp Lime juice(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (15 minutes): If your barbacoa is not already shredded, shred it. Set out tortillas, cheese, salsa verde, and any optional toppings (sour cream and lime juice).
- 2
Cook (10 minutes): Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly brush with olive oil if using. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle with half the cheese, add the barbacoa, then top with the remaining cheese. Top with the second tortilla.
- 3
Cook (15 minutes): Cook 4–5 minutes per side until the tortillas are golden and the cheese is fully melted. Carefully flip once.
- 4
Finish (within cook time): Remove to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and drizzle with salsa verde. Add optional sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
820
41% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 44 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Fat | 52 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1650 mg |
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