A comforting fusion featuring savory meat, vegetables, and creamy potatoes in golden, crispy folded tortillas.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Filling
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
05 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
06 - 1 pound ground beef or lamb
07 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
08 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1/2 cup beef broth
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
12 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ For the Mashed Potatoes
13 - 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
14 - 2 tablespoons butter
15 - 1/4 cup whole milk
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ For Assembly
17 - 8 large flour tortillas
18 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
19 - 2 tablespoons butter or oil for frying
# Directions:
01 - Place potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly, then mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add carrot and cook for 3 minutes. Add ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until mixture thickens. Add peas and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Lay out 4 tortillas. Spread approximately 1/4 cup mashed potatoes on each tortilla. Top with a generous scoop of meat filling, then sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover with remaining tortillas to create sandwiches.
05 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil. Carefully place a quesadilla in the pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
06 - Cut into wedges and serve hot with desired accompaniments.
