Carnitas Quesadillas

Build savory Carnitas Quesadillas in just 15 minutes. This quick recipe layers crispy tortillas with tender pork, melted cheese, and black beans.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups cooked shredded pork
• 2 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Crisp pork: In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the shredded pork until it's slightly crisped, about 2-3 minutes.
2. 2Remove pork: Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
3. 3Melt butter: Melt half the butter in the skillet, swirling to coat the surface. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half the cheese over it.
4. 4Cook filling: Add half the black beans and half the crisped pork on top of the cheese. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
5. 5Fold tortilla: Fold the tortilla in half to form the quesadilla. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining ingredients for the second quesadilla.
6. 6Slice: Cut each quesadilla in half and serve hot with optional sides like sour cream, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, shredded lettuce, or corn salsa.