Mississippi Pot roast quesadillas are a delicious way to use your juicy pot roast in a new way. Loaded with cheese, shredded meat, peppers, and grilled to a crispy perfection in a tortilla. The ultimate dinner or lunch idea.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword mexican quesadillas, mississippi pot roast quesadilla, quesadillas
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 8 hourshours
Total Time 8 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Ingredients
3-4poundbeef chuck roast
1-2tablespoonsavocado oil
1large sweet onionsliced
3clovesgarlicminced
1ouncepacket ranch dressing mix
1ouncepacket au jus gravy mix
1cupsliced pepperoncini peppersor 10 whole peppers, plus 1/4 cup juice from jar
6tablespoonsunsalted butter
For the quesadillas:
Butter slices or avocado oilto coat the skillet
6soft flour tortillasI used Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas
10ozcheesequeso fresco, oaxaca, cotija, or mozzarella cheese are great options
Cilantro and diced onions for garnishoptional
Instructions
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado oil. Sear the roast for about 5-8 minutes on both sides until browned and a crisp crust forms. Transfer seared roast to the bottom of a slow cooker.
Surround the roast with sliced onions and sprinkle the seasoning packets all over. Top with slices of butter, pepperoncini peppers with the juice, and minced garlic.
Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours, or until the meat falls apart and is tender. This will depend on the size of the roast.
Once the meat is tender and easily falls apart, transfer it to a baking tray or chopping board and shred with two forks. (I like to avoid scratching the inside of the crockpot!) Return it to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce/gravy.
For the quesadillas:
To make the quesadillas, heat a clean skillet over medium heat then add a thin slice of butter and coat the inside of the pan.
Place a flour tortilla on top, sprinkle some cheese, add a scoop of shredded pot roast, and top with a little extra cheese.
Fold the tortilla in half and lightly press it down. Cook just until the bottom tortilla starts to get golden brown then flip it over and toast the other side. It is done when the cheese is melty. If the tortilla is cooking too fast, turn down the heat.
Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and cut in half. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve with a side of gravy from the slow cooker or sour cream if desired. Enjoy!