Chipotle quesadillas filled with lots of cheese and slow cooked tender smoky duck or goose meat.
Author:Jenn Homa
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shredded Chipotle Duck:
4 Mallard Breasts (can swap with any Duck/Goose Breasts), Skin Removed
Salt and Pepper
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Yellow Onion, Sliced
1–1.5 cups Beef Broth
2–3 Chipotles in Adobo Sauce, Chopped
1 tbsp of the Adobo Sauce, from the Chipotle Pepper Can
2–3 Garlic Cloves, Smashed
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Juice from One Lime
For the Quesadillas:
Olive Oil
4–6 Flour Tortillas
2–3 cups Shredded Cheese (Quesadilla Cheese, Cheddar, or Mexican Blend)
Sour Cream, For Serving (Optional)
Salsa, For Serving (Optional)
Instructions
To Prepare the Shredded Duck:
Trim duck of any fat or unwanted pieces then add to the bottom of your crockpot. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Top the duck with onion powder, garlic powder, sliced onions, beef broth, chipotles in adobo sauce, a tablespoon of the adobo sauce from the can, smashed garlic cloves, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice. Set your crockpot to low and cook for 6 hours or until the duck shreds easily when you pull at it with a fork.
Once the duck is for tender, remove it from the crockpot and shred it completely. Pour a few tablespoons of the crockpot liquid over top of the duck meat.You can also reserve this liquid for dipping; keep it on warm until you’re ready to serve.
To Prepare the Quesadillas:
Preheat your griddle or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil as needed. Then place one tortilla down. To the tortillas, sprinkle on the duck meat, cheese, and your desired fillings. You can add some of the remaining crockpot liquid if you feel it needs more juice. Once your quesadilla is filled to your liking, place the other tortilla directly over top. Cook the bottom tortilla for 2 to 3 minutes then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crisp.
Continue this process with the remaining tortillas. Keep warm as you cook the others. Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side for dipping.