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Skinny Buffalo Burger Quesadilla

This Skinny Buffalo Burger Quesadilla is a delicious twist on comfort food! Enjoy savory buffalo meat paired with gooey cheese in a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 100% lean grass-fed ground buffalo
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar jack cheese Sargento
  • 8 small whole wheat flour tortillas La Banderita, cut smaller if desired
  • Spray oil
  • Salt
  • Fresh pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Cooking Spray

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat a small amount of spray oil over medium heat. Add the ground buffalo, seasoning it with salt and fresh pepper. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart with your spatula until fully browned and cooked through.
  2. Once the buffalo is cooked, stir in the pico de gallo. Allow it to simmer for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  3. On a clean surface, lay out the whole wheat tortillas. Place a generous scoop of the buffalo mixture on one half of each tortilla. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the shredded cheese over the buffalo filling.
  4. Fold the tortillas in half to create a half-moon shape. In the same skillet, add a little more spray oil if needed, and place the quesadillas in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  5. Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them rest for a minute before slicing. Serve with additional pico de gallo or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Marinate the ground buffalo in spices or hot sauce before cooking for extra flavor.
  • Add more cheese or a mix of cheese varieties for an extra cheesy quesadilla.
  • For a spicy kick, include jalapeƱos or hot sauce in the buffalo mixture.