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Corned Beef Quesadilla

I loved corned beef so much that over the years I’ve made it the centerpiece of a variety of dishes where it is not typically found, from nachos to pub sandwiches to Vietnamese banh mi. Here is another unusual, but delectable permutation: my corned beef quesadilla. I believe food should be fun and unpretentious. This recipe fully reflects that philosophy.

Recipe

SERVES 4 – Cut or double recipe.

Corned Beef

Steps

In a large pot, add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, thyme, pickling spice, apple cider vinegar, and raw corned beef.
Cover with water and place on high heat. Bring to a simmer and continue to simmer for about 3 hours. Add water throughout cooking process. Make sure beef stays completely covered.
Allow beef to cool in cooking liquid.
Once beef is cool to the touch, remove from the pot and shred the meat.

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