Quesadillas de Chorizo con Rajas (Chorizo and Poblano Strip Quesadillas)
Crisp folded corn tortillas oozing with melted cheese, chorizo and smoky roasted poblano strips.
Made with Fresh pico de gallo and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Homemade Mexican chorizo. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.88 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the poblano strips and onion for 8 minutes over a medium heat until soft and lightly charred. Tip out and set aside.
8 min - 2
Cook your homemade Mexican chorizo (see the base recipe) in the same pan, cold to start, for 8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
8 min - 3
Warm each corn tortilla (see the base recipe) in a dry pan for 20 seconds. Put cheese, chorizo and rajas on one half and fold over.
- 4
Cook each quesadilla in a dry hot pan for 2 minutes per side, pressing gently, until crisp and the cheese melts.
4 min - 5
Cut into wedges and serve straight away with your pico de gallo (see the base recipe).
Tips
- Use less filling than you think. Overstuffed quesadillas split and leak.
- Press a lid or plate lightly on top for the last minute to help the cheese melt.
- Fresh masa tortillas fold best when warm and flexible.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 2 days once cooled within 2 hours and should be reheated in a hot pan until steaming hot throughout.
Questions
Which cheese works best?
Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese is traditional. Low moisture mozzarella is the best everyday UK substitute for its stretch.
Can I use flour tortillas?
Yes, but the flavour of a corn quesadilla is more authentic, and gluten free. Flour ones crisp faster, in about 90 seconds a side.
Can I make them dairy free?
Yes. Use a good dairy free melting cheese alternative, though it will melt less stretchily.
More made with fresh pico de gallo
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.