Description
Smoky, cheesy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these Chipotle Shredded Beef Quesadillas are packed with slow-cooked beef, bold chipotle flavor, and gooey cheese — perfect for dinner or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 2.5 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and boneless
- 2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Sour cream, for serving
- Guacamole, optional
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear your beef chuck roast for 2 to 3 minutes on each side in a hot skillet until browned.
- Add olive oil, onion, and garlic to the same pan and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Transfer beef and aromatics to a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Add chipotle peppers, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or in the oven at 300°F for 3 hours until tender.
- Remove the beef and shred it with two forks. Return to the pot to soak up the juices.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lay a tortilla flat, sprinkle cheese on half, add shredded beef, and fold the tortilla.
- Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crispy. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Top with sour cream, guacamole if using, and chopped cilantro. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- Warm tortillas slightly to prevent cracking during folding.
- Let beef rest in its juices before shredding for maximum flavor.
- Assemble ahead and freeze uncooked quesadillas for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chipotle beef quesadillas, slow cooker shredded beef, cheesy quesadillas, Mexican beef dinner, family friendly meal