Name: Brisket Quesadilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups leftover beef brisket; 0.5 cup barbecue sauce; 0.25 cup beef broth; 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, (shredded, add more if desired); 6 flour tortillas; crispy onion strings, (if desired); additional bbq sauce

Directions

1
In a small saucepan, add shredded brisket, barbecue sauce and beef broth. Cook over medium heat until heated through, stirring frequently.
2
In a frying pan over medium heat, place a flour tortilla into the pan.
3
Spread brisket on one half of the tortilla followed by shredded cheese and top with crispy onion strings, if desired. Fold tortilla in half and cook until tortilla starts to brown then flip over and continue cooking until the cheese is melted.
4
*Or spread brisket over the entire surface of the tortilla, top with cheese, onion strings and the top tortilla. Cook and then cut into desired size.

About this Recipe

Transform your leftover beef brisket into an unbelievably delicious and cheesy meal in just minutes with this Brisket Quesadilla recipe. It's the ultimate answer to giving new life to rich, smoky brisket, turning it into a comforting and satisfying appetizer or light dinner.

This Brisket Quesadilla recipe is a true weeknight hero because it leverages the incredible flavor of pre-cooked brisket, making it incredibly quick and easy. The combination of tender beef, sharp cheddar, and a hint of barbecue sauce creates a harmonious balance of savory and tangy notes. Adding crispy onion strings introduces a delightful textural contrast that elevates these beyond a basic quesadilla.

You can expect warm, slightly crispy flour tortillas encasing tender, savory beef brisket and a generous helping of sharp cheddar cheese that melts beautifully. Each bite delivers a burst of smoky, cheesy goodness, enhanced by the subtle sweetness of barbecue sauce and the satisfying crunch of fried onion strings. It's a comforting dish that's surprisingly simple to put together, perfect for a casual family meal or entertaining friends.

For a different twist, you could experiment with various melting cheeses like Monterey Jack or a Colby blend in place of or in addition to the sharp cheddar. If you don't have crispy onion strings, you can simply omit them, though they do add a wonderful texture. Feel free to adjust the amount of barbecue sauce mixed with the brisket to suit your preference.

These delicious beef and cheese quesadillas are perfect as a hearty appetizer, a fun family dinner, or a game-day snack. Serve them hot off the griddle with extra barbecue sauce on the side for dipping.

Brisket Quesadilla

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