Carne Asada Quesadillas with Chipotle Mayo

Ingredience

2 ½ lbs chopped chuck roast

1 medium sweet onion diced

2 jalapeño peppers diced

8 large flour tortillas

3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup mayonnaise

1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 tablespoon adobo sauce

1 clove garlic minced

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional

Salt to taste

Pokyny

Make chipotle mayo by blending mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, and paprika until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.

Heat griddle to medium-high heat with oil. Cook carne asada 8-10 minutes, breaking up into bite-sized pieces until browned.

Cook diced onions and jalapeños on same griddle surface 5-7 minutes until onions are translucent. Combine with meat.

Spread chipotle mayo on half of each tortilla. Add meat mixture and cheese, then fold in half and seal edges.

Cook quesadillas on griddle over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.

Rest 1-2 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve with remaining chipotle mayo.