Giant Chilorio Quesadillas
Brenda Villagomez
Satisfying and unfussy, these giant chilorio quesadillas are the recipe you were looking for to give in to your cravings! Stuffed with shredded pork fried in a spicy guajillo sauce, guacamole, refried black beans, and Manchego cheese, these chunky and drool-worthy quesadillas are a guaranteed hit!
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Ingredients
4
Portions
  • 500 grams pork leg, for the chilorio
  • some water, for cooking the meat
  • 1/4 onions, for cooking the meat
  • 2 bay leaves, for cooking the meat
  • 5 guajillo chiles, trimmed, seeded, and rehydrated, for the chilorio
  • 1/2 cups chicken bullion, for the chilorio
  • 1/2 tablespoons oregano, for the chilorio
  • 1/4 tablespoons ground cumin, for the chilorio
  • 1/4 tablespoons cilantro seeds, for the chilorio
  • 2 tablespoons lard, for the chilorio
  • 2 cloves garlic, for the chilorio
  • salt, for the chilorio
  • pepper, for the chilorio
  • 2 cups guacamole
  • 2 cups Manchego cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups black beans, refried
  • 4 tortillas, giant
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • some red salsa, for serving
Preparation
1h
45 mins
Easy
  • Cook meat for 45 minutes until softened.
  • Let meat cool and shred. Set aside.
  • Combine chiles, soaked chiles water, oregano, cumin, cilantro seeds, garlic, and vegetable broth in a blender and blend for 5 minutes. Set aside
  • For the chilorio: In a skillet over medium heat, melt lard, add shredded pork, and pour in guajillo chile sauce. Mix thoroughly and cook for 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Cut the tortilla from the center to the edge. Place two tablespoons of guacamole in one quarter of the tortilla. Place two tablespoons of chilorio in another quarter of the tortilla. Place two tablespoons of beans in another quarter of the tortilla. Place plenty of cheese in the remaining quarter of the tortilla.
  • Fold the quesadilla as shown in the video.
  • In a skillet, melt butter and heat the quesadilla on both sides for 5 minutes over low heat.
  • Serve giant chilorio quesadillas with red salsa.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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