Featured in the July 1993 issue of Texas Monthly

Dakota's Venison Sausage Quesadillas

Grains, greens, and wild game form a partnership in this power lunch from Dakota's.

6 ounces venison link sausage, finely diced (pork sausage may be substituted)
8 flour tortillas, 6 to 8 inches
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 ounces vegetable oil


Cook sausage and drain fat. On 4 tortillas, place 11/2 ounces sausage, 2 ounces cheese, sprinkle of cilantro, and jalapeño to taste. Season and cover with other tortillas; cook in moderately hot skillet with just enough oil to coat bottom. Brown both sides, rotating periodically. Cut into 6 or 8 wedges and serve.

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Five-Grain Salad
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Meat & Dairy
6 ounces venison link sausage
8 ounces Monterey Jack

Produce
cilantro
jalapeño

Grocery
salt
pepper
vegetable oil

Bakery
8 flour tortillas

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