How to Make Street-Market Fried Quesadillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Mexico, you’ve likely stumbled upon the tantalizing aroma of street-market fried quesadillas. These crispy, cheesy, and flavorful treats are a staple of Mexican cuisine, loved by locals and tourists alike. The best part? You don’t have to book a flight to Mexico to indulge in this mouthwatering dish. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can recreate the magic of street-market fried quesadillas right in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can HORMEL® Mary Kitchen® Roast Beef Hash
  • 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup salsa
  • ½ cup sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 8 quesadillas

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Cook and stir onions and red bell pepper until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add corn and serrano pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add HORMEL® MARY KITCHEN® Roast Beef Hash and chipotle pepper. Cook until the hash is heated and well mixed with the rest of the ingredients, about 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Heat tortillas in a skillet, turning once, until they are soft and can be folded without breaking.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of the hash filling and 1 1/2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese on each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half. Fry in vegetable oil until quesadillas are golden and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Mix cilantro and onions together in a small bowl.
  • Serve the quesadillas with salsa, sour cream, onions, and cilantro. Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    472 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 1067mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 323mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 454mg