Ingredients

  • 1/2 pounds Ground Lamb
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoons Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Red Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Sliced
  • 1 whole Red Onion, Sliced
  • 4 whole Tortillas
  • 1/4 cups Store-bought Harissa (I Used Mina Brand)
  • 1 cup Cojita Cheese, Shredded
  • 1/4 cups Feta (crumbled)
  • Cilantro, Garnish
  • Sour Cream (Garnish)
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, garlic powder, and a dash of salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a skillet to medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • Brown the lamb in the skillet until cooked through and browned.
  • Remove it from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • In the same skillet saute the red pepper and onion until softened.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat your panini press according to manufacturers instructions.
  • Take a tortilla and fold it in half, creating a half moon.
  • On one side of the tortilla, spread about a tablespoon of the Mina harissa.
  • Add 1/4 of the lamb, peppers and onions, cojita and feta.
  • Fold the other side of the tortilla over.
  • Place in the panini press and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove the cooked quesadilla to a plate.
  • Repeat process with remaining tortillas.
  • Serve with cilantro and sour cream on top!