• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Mexico In My Kitchen
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Cookbook
  • Español
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Cookbook
  • Español
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Cookbook
  • Español
×
You are here: Home » Recipes » Beef

Tripe Quesadillas

Published: Jun 14, 2017 · Updated: Sep 17, 2020 by Mely Martínez

JUMP TO RECIPE

Lately, I have been thinking about the many ways that tripe and other offal cuts are prepared in Mexico, like in these Tripe Quesadillas from the State of Chiapas. Unfortunately, it seems that all of these interesting dishes are disappearing from our tables. I hope that the newer generations acquire an interest in our dishes and preserve them as a very important part of our culture.

Tripe Quesadillas

This is a collaboration with RUMBA MEATS, recipe and opinions are 100% mine.

Tripe Quesadillas, another way to use beef tripe.

This recipe for Tripe Quesadillas was given to me by my older brother; he lives in Tapachula, a picturesque town in the State of Chiapas, right on Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala. He sent me a video of the local eatery at the municipal market where he likes to go with his family on the weekends and enjoy these delicious quesadillas. The other day I made them at home using some leftover menudo from the weekend.

Tripe Quesadillas, another way to cook beef tripe.

So, the next time you make menudo, make sure to cook some extra tripe to make these quesadillas during the week.

How to make Triple Quesadillas

Tripe Quesadillas, tripe from RUMBA MEATS, excellent quality!

DIRECTIONS:

JUMP TO FULL INSTRUCTIONS

  • Once you remove the tripe from the vacuum sealed package, drain any excess liquid. Chop into small ¾ inch pieces. (Please check the ingredients list below)
  • Place the tripe, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot. Add enough water to cover and season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Place the lid on the pot and cook until the tripe is tender.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the cooked and drained tripe and sauté for about 5 minutes.
Tripe Quesadillas, cooking beef tripe stew.
  • Add the tomatoes, stir
  • Add the oregano and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.

TO FORM THE QUESADILLAS:

Tripe Quesadillas, making quesadillas using Beef tripe.
  • Place the tortilla in the skillet to warm up on one side for about 20 seconds. Turn the tortilla over and add about 3 tablespoons of the tripe and 1½ tablespoons of shredded cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla in half with the help of a spatula. Lightly brush with some vegetable oil and continue cooking.
  • To keep them warm while you finish, place them in a baking dish in a warm oven. Serve with Green Salsa.
Tripe Quesadillas, mouthwatering quesadillas using beef tripe.

Provecho!

Mely Martinez,

If you are on Pinterest, check our boards with hundreds of delicious ideas I'm pinning for you! Or if you are on Instagram, check out the meals pictures or stories ideas.This recipe was made in collaboration with RUMBA MEATS. 

I’m very selective with whom I partner up with as I don’t want to overwhelm my readers with products & sponsorships. Therefore, if you see a company or product I’m working with, it’s because they rock! They help this little blog of mine keep producing delish recipes and showing you the things I love.

📖 Recipe

Tripe Quesadillas

Mely Martínez
Lately, I have been thinking about the many ways that tripe and other offal cuts are prepared in Mexico, like in these Tripe Quesadillas from the State of Chiapas. Unfortunately, it seems that all of these interesting dishes are disappearing from our tables.
5 from 4 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Beef
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients
  

PRECOOKING THE TRIPE

  • 1 Pkg About 2 Lbs. RUMBA MEATS Tripe
  • ½ medium white onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • ½ medium white onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 3 cups of chopped tomato about 3 large tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 160oz bag of shredded cheese to melt*

TO SERVE:

  • Green salsa

Instructions
 

  • Once you remove the tripe from the vacuum sealed package, drain any excess liquid. Chop into small ¾ inch pieces.
  • Place the tripe, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot. Add enough water to cover and season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Place the lid on the pot and cook until the tripe is tender about 2 to 2-½ hours. Remove the tripe using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the cooked and drained tripe and sauté for about 5 minutes. Stir in the chopped onions and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • Add the tomatoes, stir, and cover to cook for 8 more minutes.
  • Add the oregano and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Keep cooking until most of the liquid has been reduced. Set aside.

TO FORM THE QUESADILLAS:

  • Heat a skillet up to medium-high heat. Place the tortilla on the skillet to warm up on one side for about 20 seconds. Turn the tortilla over and add about 3 tablespoons of the tripe and 1½ tablespoons of shredded cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla in half with the help of a spatula. Lightly brush with some vegetable oil and continue cooking. Flip the quesadilla over and continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla has started to get a golden-brown color. Brush this other side with vegetable oil, too. The quesadillas will take about 1½ minutes per side to cook.
  • Repeat this process until you assemble all the quesadillas. To keep them warm while you finish, place them in a baking dish in a warm oven. Serve with Green Salsa.

Video

Notes

These quesadillas are traditionally made using Oaxaca Cheese, but that is not available everywhere, so you may use Mozzarella, Muenster, or Monterey Jack.
If you like to spice things up, you can add a couple of chopped jalapeño peppers, too.

Nutrition

Serving: 2QuesadillasCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 9.7mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 7.4mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

More Beef

  • Meat & rice vegetable soup
    Vegetable Beef Soup With Rice (Carne Picada Con Arroz)
  • beef tomato stew recipe
    Beef in Tomato Sauce with Swiss Chard
  • ancho pepper shredded beef for tacos
    Ancho Pepper Shredded Beef for Tacos
  • liver and onions recipe
    Liver and Onions

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a Reply & Rating Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Teri

    October 28, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    5 stars
    My husband actually ate and liked the tripe quesadillas. He's tried menudo before and only liked the broth. The rest of the family liked this recipe too!

    Reply
  2. brewella deville

    June 18, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    I'm always on the lookout for a new way to eat tripe. This looks fantastic, Mely.

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

About me

Hi, I'm Mely Martinez, a former Mexican school teacher, home cook, and food blogger. I moved to the United States about ten years ago, after living in Mexico my whole life. Now I love to share home-style recipes for authentic Mexican food.
Read more...

Order your copy now!

Mexican Cookbook
The Mexican Home Kitchen Cookbook

Aguas Frescas

  • Two glasses with pitaya agua fresca next to fresh pitayas.
    Pitaya Agua Fresca
  • Two glasses with Mexican plum agua fresca.
    Mexican Plum Agua Fresca
  • Agua de tamarindo (Tamarind drink) served in a glass with ice.
    Agua de Tamarindo
  • Guava guayaba Drink
    Guava Agua Fresca Drink

Recipes for tamales

  • Vegan tamales served in a platter
    Vegan Tamales
  • Beef Tamales recipe
    Homemade Beef Tamales Recipe
  • Chocolate Tamal recipe - 1
    Chocolate Tamales
  • Savory Sweet Corn Tamales -1
    Sweet Corn Tamales With Pork

As featured in:

Footer

About

ABOUT
PRIVACY POLICY
USER SERVICE AGREEMENT
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Newsletter

SIGN UP FOR EMAILS AND UPDATES!

Follow / Contact

FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
PINTEREST
CONTACT

COPYRIGHT © 2023 · MEXICO IN MY KITCHEN