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Rosemary Lamb Quesadillas

Tender lamb and fragrant rosemary come together in a crispy quesadilla, served with a side of spicy salsa and sour cream.

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

medium

Ingredients

1poundground lamb
2tablespoonsfresh rosemary, chopped
2clovesgarlic, minced
1smallonion, diced
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
8flour tortillas
2cupsshredded cheddar cheese
1cupsalsa
1cupsour cream

Step-by-Step

1

In a large skillet, cook the ground lamb over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

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2

Add the chopped rosemary, minced garlic, and diced onion to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the onion is translucent.

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3

Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

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4

Lay a flour tortilla in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Sprinkle with a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and about 1/4 cup of the lamb mixture.

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5

Top with another tortilla and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.

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6

Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and lamb mixture to make 4 quesadillas total.

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7

Serve the rosemary lamb quesadillas warm, with salsa and sour cream on the side.

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