Annihilator Quesadillas With Turkey Recipe

Name: Annihilator Quesadillas With Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 8-inch flour tortillas; 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese or 8 ounces queso blanco; 1 lb sliced turkey; 2 dark dried chipotle chiles, ground fine (chili chipotle meco); 2 tablespoons ancho chilies, ground fine; 5 tablespoons canola oil; ¼ cup cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 3 ounces tabasco brand TABASCO brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 large white onion, peeled,halved and sliced diagonally; 1 medium green pepper, cleaned and sliced thinly; 3 cloves garlic, peeled,slightly smashed; 8 ounces sour cream, if desired

Servings: persons

6 8-inch flour tortillas
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese or 8 ounces queso blanco
1 lb sliced turkey
2 dark dried chipotle chiles, ground fine (chili chipotle meco)
2 tablespoons ancho chilies, ground fine
5 tablespoons canola oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
3 ounces tabasco brand TABASCO brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 large white onion, peeled,halved and sliced diagonally
1 medium green pepper, cleaned and sliced thinly
3 cloves garlic, peeled,slightly smashed
8 ounces sour cream, if desired

1
Mix ground peppers, 2 T canola oil, vinegar, honey, Tabasco and black pepper.
2
Pour over the sliced turkey in a bag or sealable container.
3
Marinade at least 2 hours, overnight is better.
4
Coat onion slices, pepper slices and garlic in remaining oil.
5
Grill over med high heat until onions and peppers are striped nicely.
6
Weight the garlic to hold it on the grill surface.
7
Grill until softened and slightly browned.
8
Mince garlic and mix with onions and peppers.
9
Set aside.
10
Remove turkey from marinade and grill until striped, turning once.
11
Remove turkey and set aside.
12
In frying pan or on flat griddle set to high lay a tortilla, sprinkle with cheese.
13
When cheese is slightly melted add vegetables and turkey.
14
FOld tortilla over and weight down.
15
When cheese begin melting out of tortilla, flip tortilla and reweight.
16
Remove from grill and slice into 4 section.
17
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
18
Serve with sour cream if desired.
19
The tortillas can usually be cooked 2 at a time so the cooking time is usually a lot less than 15 minutes.

1296

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 8-inch flour tortillas, 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese or 8 ounces queso blanco, 1 lb sliced turkey, 2 dark dried chipotle chiles, ground fine (chili chipotle meco), and more.

Yes, Annihilator Quesadillas With Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Annihilator Quesadillas With Turkey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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