Lynne M. Giffen's Recipe

Spicy Pork Quesadillas

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1/2 pound lean ground pork
1/4 cup diced onion
1 garlic clove -- minced
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano -- crushed
1/2 jalapeño pepper -- minced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
4 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack cheese
OR
4 tablespoons grated Cheddar cheese

In a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook pork
with onion and garlic until browned; drain off any drippings and remove
to large bowl. Stir cumin, oregano, jalapeño and cilantro into pork
mixture.

Wipe out skillet with paper towel and heat over medium-high heat. Place
one tortilla in skillet; top with half of the pork mixture, spreading
evenly, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. Top with another
tortilla and cook on one side until nicely browned (about 2-3 minutes),
pressing down occasionally on top tortilla. Turn and brown on other
side, remove to cutting board and cut into 8 wedges.

Repeat process to make 8 more quesadilla wedges.

Serve with salsa, if desired.