SLICING LIMES FOR DRINKS RECIPES

Steps:

• Freeze the steaks until slightly firm, about 5 minutes
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high to high
• In 2 medium bowls, divide the chiles, red onion, and half the lime juice
• Add a quarter of the grated garlic to each bowl; season with salt
• Let stand for a few minutes
• To one bowl, add the tomatoes, some cilantro, and a few dashes of hot sauce for the pico de gallo
• In the other bowl, using a potato masher or fork, mash in the avocado for the guacamole
• Thinly slice the steaks against the grain; season with salt, pepper, and the spices
• Add 2 tablespoons oil, two turns of the pan, to the skillet
• Add the beef in a single layer and cook until brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes
• Turn the beef over and cook until browned, about 2 minutes more
• Transfer to a plate
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, one turn of the pan, to the skillet
• Add the white onion, bell pepper, and pickled jalapeños and cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes
• Add the remaining garlic and lime juice; season with salt and pepper
• Mix in the beef and remove from heat
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium
• Spray 1 tortilla lightly with cooking spray and add to the skillet, sprayed-side down
• Scatter a quarter of the cheese on top
• Arrange about a quarter of the beef and vegetables on 1 side of the tortilla
• Fold the tortilla over the filling and cook, turning once, until golden and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes per side
• Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, beef, and vegetables
• Cut the quesadillas into wedges
• Serve with the crema, guacamole, and pico

Steps:

• Freeze the steaks until slightly firm, about 5 minutes
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high to high
• In 2 medium bowls, divide the chiles, red onion, and half the lime juice
• Add a quarter of the grated garlic to each bowl; season with salt
• Let stand for a few minutes
• To one bowl, add the tomatoes, some cilantro, and a few dashes of hot sauce for the pico de gallo
• In the other bowl, using a potato masher or fork, mash in the avocado for the guacamole
• Thinly slice the steaks against the grain; season with salt, pepper, and the spices
• Add 2 tablespoons oil, two turns of the pan, to the skillet
• Add the beef in a single layer and cook until brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes
• Turn the beef over and cook until browned, about 2 minutes more
• Transfer to a plate
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, one turn of the pan, to the skillet
• Add the white onion, bell pepper, and pickled jalapeños and cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes
• Add the remaining garlic and lime juice; season with salt and pepper
• Mix in the beef and remove from heat
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium
• Spray 1 tortilla lightly with cooking spray and add to the skillet, sprayed-side down
• Scatter a quarter of the cheese on top
• Arrange about a quarter of the beef and vegetables on 1 side of the tortilla
• Fold the tortilla over the filling and cook, turning once, until golden and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes per side
• Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, beef, and vegetables
• Cut the quesadillas into wedges
• Serve with the crema, guacamole, and pico