Quesadilla (Beef, Vegetable or Chicken)

Quesadillas:

• 6 - 8 flour tortillas (20cm/8")
• 2 cups (200g) shredded Monterey jack cheese (or other of choice) (Note 1)
• 3/4 cup roughly chopped coriander/cilantro
• 1 cup corn kernels (frozen thawed or can drained)
• ONE Filling of Choice, below (beef, chicken or vegetable)

Quesadilla Spice Mix:

• 1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano, salt
• 2 tsp EACH cumin powder, paprika
• 1/4 tsp each black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional)

CHOOSE ONE FILLING

Beef Filling:

• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1/2 onion , finely chopped
• 500g / 1 lb ground beef / mince
• 1 small red capsicum/bell peppers , diced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup (65 ml) water

Chicken Filling:

• 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g/1 lb chicken thighs , skinless boneless (Note 2)
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 small onion , quartered and sliced
• 1 small red capsicum/bell pepper , diced

Vegetable Filling:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 can of black beans, drained (400g/14oz)
• 1 capsicum/bell pepper , diced (any colour)
• 1 cup corn (canned drained or frozen thawed)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup (65 ml) water