CRISPY CHORIZO & CHEESE TACO-QUESADILLAS WITH SIMPLE SALSA RECIPE BY TASTY

Crispy Chorizo & Cheese Taco-Quesadillas With Simple Salsa Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Joe Sasto

Categories Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

chorizo, or use store-bought
3 tablespoons paprika
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried coriander
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 lb ground pork
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 corn tortillas, preferably fresh
8 oz shredded cheese, such as mozzarella, queso Oaxaca, or cheddar
pickle, for serving
4 early girl tomatoes, quartered
8 habanada peppers, steam removed
10 cloves garlic
olive oil, for drizzling
kosher salt, to taste
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

If making the chorizo, in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the paprika, cumin, ancho chile powder, chili powder, oregano, coriander, cinnamon, cloves, ground pork, vinegar, and garlic. Mix until well combined.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the chorizo and cook until the fat has rendered and the chorizo is crisp. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and discard the excess fat.
Sprinkle the cheese over the tortillas, then top with the chorizo.
Return the tortillas to the pan and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp, 3-4 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, make the salsa: Coat the tomatoes, peppers, and garlic with olive oil and salt, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast under the broiler for 5-10 minutes, until charred in spots.
Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender and purée until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice and season with more salt to taste.
Serve the taco-quesadillas with salsa and pickles.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 8 grams