Coal Hollow Brothers Venison Quesadillas
- 1 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon tequila
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 2 pounds venison, trimmed of fat and sliced into 3/8-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 flour tortillas
- 1 pound extra-sharp Cheddar, shredded
- 1 pound Monterey Jack, shredded
- Salsa or taco sauce, store bought or home made, as accompaniment
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
- Add venison and toss well.
- Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours.
- Remove the venison from the marinade.
- Heat the oil in heavy cast-iron skillet.
- Add the drained venison strips and sear for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove the venison from the pan.
- Place cooked strips in a single layer on 6 tortillas, cover with a mixture of both cheeses, and add another tortilla as a cover.
- Carefully transfer the quesadilla into the skillet, pressing down slightly with a spatula to ensure maximum contact.
- Cook for 20 to 30 seconds per side, using caution when flipping over.
- Slice into 6 wedges with a pizza cutter and top with you favorite sauce.
lime juice, white wine vinegar, oregano, tequila, salt, clove garlic, cumin, vegetable oil, flour tortillas, cheddar, monterey, salsa
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/coal-hollow-brothers-venison-quesadillas-recipe.html (may not work)