Chili & Cheese Ground Pork Quesadillas

Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 1 lb Swift Ground Pork
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ cup canned green chilies, drained

For the Quesadillas:

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, or Mexican blend
• 1 tbsp butter, for cooking

For Serving (Optional):

• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• Fresh cilantro

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pork Filling

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add Swift Ground Pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until browned and fully cooked.
5. Stir in the green chilies, mix well, and remove from heat.

Step 2: Assemble the Quesadillas

1. Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle half with shredded cheese.
2. Spoon the ground pork mixture evenly over the cheese.
3. Top with more cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
4. Repeat for the remaining tortillas.

Step 3: Cook the Quesadillas

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter.
2. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
3. Remove from the pan and let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy

1. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or fresh cilantro.

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with a side of Mexican rice or a fresh corn salad for a complete meal. Add extra spice with jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce!