Measure out the beef consommé into a shallow bowl or small saucepan and warm it gently over low heat—you want it hot but not boiling, as this will be your dipping and cooking liquid. While the consommé warms, prepare all your fillings: shred the beef into bite-sized pieces if not already done, dice the onion finely, chop the cilantro, and measure out the cheese. Having everything ready before you start cooking ensures smooth, uninterrupted assembly and cooking.

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of the warm consommé into a shallow dish. Take one flour tortilla and dip both sides quickly into the consommé, coating them lightly—this adds flavor and helps soften the tortilla for folding. Place the coated tortilla flat in the hot skillet and let it cook for about 1-2 minutes until it just begins to brown. Quickly add a handful of cheese to one half of the tortilla, then top with about 1/2 cup of the shredded beef, 1/4 of the diced onion, cilantro, and a few pickled jalapeños. I like to layer the cheese first as a barrier so the warm filling doesn't make the tortilla soggy.

Fold the filled tortilla in half and press gently with a spatula. Cook for 3-5 minutes on the first side until golden brown and crispy, then flip carefully and cook the other side for another 3-5 minutes until both sides are equally browned and the cheese is melted throughout. Transfer to a cutting board, let cool for just a minute, then cut into wedges. Repeat this process three more times with the remaining tortillas and fillings, making sure to dip each tortilla in the warm consommé before cooking. I find that letting the cheese get slightly crispy at the edges adds great texture to each bite.

Arrange the quesadilla wedges on a serving plate or individual plates. Pour any remaining warm beef consommé into small bowls or a serving vessel alongside the quesadillas for dipping. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side—squeezing lime juice over the quesadillas or into the dipping consommé brightens all the flavors and adds a finishing touch.