with Pepper, Cheese and Balsamic Glazed Rocket
This Spiced BBQ Pork Quesadillas is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
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Utensils
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Bell Pepper
1
British Pork Mince
240
Garlic Clove
1
Mature Cheddar Cheese
40
Tomato Puree
30
Central American Style Spice Mix
1
BBQ Sauce
32
Plain Taco Tortillas
6
Wild Rocket
20
Balsamic Glaze
12
Water for the Sauce
2
Mayonnaise
2
a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
b) Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into small 1cm chunks.
c) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
d) Once hot, add the pork mince and pepper. Fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break up the mince as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
b) Grate the cheese.
c) Once the pork is cooked, drain and discard any excess fat, then season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: The pork is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
a) Add the garlic, tomato puree, Central American style spice mix and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) to the pan. Stir-fry for 1 min.
b) Stir in the BBQ sauce.
c) Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat.
a) Lay the tortillas (3 per person) onto a lightly oiled baking tray. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
b) Spoon the pork filling onto one half of each tortilla and top with the cheese.
c) Fold the other side over to make a semi-circle. Press down to keep together.
a) Rub each quesadilla with a little oil, then bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 8-12 mins.
b) While the quesadillas bake, have a little tidy and get ready to serve.
a) Once ready, transfer the quesadillas to your plates.
b) Serve the rocket on the side drizzled with the balsamic glaze.
c) Serve the mayo (see pantry for amount) alongside for dipping.
Enjoy!
869
kcal
Energy (kcal)
3635
kJ
Energy (kJ)
46.9
g
Fat
16.4
g
of which saturates
71.5
g
Carbohydrate
14.6
g
of which sugars
38.5
g
Protein
2.46
g
Salt