Quesadilla (Beef, Vegetable or Chicken)
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1a0eb14c-f5a1-40f5-a4f1-7db8d2233c09
Original source: https://www.recipetineats.com/quesadilla/
Recipe image: https://www.recipetineats.com/tachyon/2018/06/Quesadillas_4.jpg

Recipe video above. Choose ONE Filling! The spice mix adds terrific flavour - great with vegetable, chicken, beef, pork and turkey. Freezer friendly!
Yield: 6
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT25M

Ingredients
- 6 - 8  flour tortillas ((20cm/8"))
- 2 cups (200g)  shredded Monterey Jack cheese ((or other of choice) (Note 1))
- 3/4 cup roughly chopped coriander/cilantro
- 1 cup corn kernels ((frozen thawed or can drained))
- ONE Filling of Choice, below ((beef, chicken or vegetable))
- 1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, salt
- 2 tsp each cumin powder, paprika
- 1/4 tsp each black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2  garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1/2  onion (, finely chopped)
- 500g / 1 lb   ground beef / mince
- 1  small red capsicum/bell peppers (, diced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup (65 ml)  water
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g/1 lb   chicken thighs (, skinless boneless (Note 2))
- 2  garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1  small onion (, quartered and sliced)
- 1  small red capsicum/bell pepper (, diced)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1  onion (, diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
- 1  can of black beans, drained ((400g/14oz))
- 1  capsicum/bell pepper (, diced (any colour))
- 1 cup corn ((canned drained or frozen thawed))
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup (65 ml)  water

Instructions
1. [QUESADILLAS] Place tortilla on work surface. Sprinkle one side with a bit of cheese, top with Filling of Choice. Sprinkle with corn*, coriander and top with cheese. Fold in half.
2. [QUESADILLAS] Preheat non stick skillet over medium low heat (no oil, if pan is not non-stick use 2 tsp oil).
3. [QUESADILLAS] Place quesadilla in skillet, press down lightly, cover with lid. Cook for 3 minutes until underside is super golden brown and crispy.
4. [QUESADILLAS] Carefully flip over the folded edge (see video). Press down lightly. Cook for 3 minutes until crispy (no lid).
5. [QUESADILLAS] Transfer to cutting board, cut in half. Serve immediately!
6. [QUESADILLAS] Dipping Sauce options: Sour cream, salsa, Avocado Sauce (pictured)
7. [Spice Mix:] Mix ingredients in a small bowl. Use for one of the Fillings Options below.
8. [Beef Filling:] Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
9. [Beef Filling:] Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go. Once it changes from pink to brown, add capsicum. Cook for 1 minute.
10. [Beef Filling:] Add tomato paste, water and Spice Mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cool.
11. [Chicken Filling:] Drizzle chicken with 1 tbsp oil, toss to coat. Sprinkle over Spice Mix, toss well to coat.
12. [Chicken Filling:] Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to bowl, cool.
13. [Chicken Filling:] Return pan to stove, reduce to medium heat. Add remaining 1/2 tbsp oil. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes until deep golden. Turn and cook for 3 minutes until cooked through.
14. [Chicken Filling:] Transfer chicken to cutting board, rest for 2 minutes then dice and cool. Combine with capsicum mixture.
15. [Vegetable Filling:] Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add capsicum, cook for 1 minute.
16. [Vegetable Filling:] Add beans, corn, tomato paste, water and Spice Mix. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cool.