Description
Quesadillas with Steak are a delicious Mexican-inspired dish made with tender grilled steak, melted cheese, and a blend of seasonings, all sandwiched between crispy tortillas for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the sliced steak with the marinade and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the steak for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Top the cheese with the cooked steak, then place another tortilla on top.
- Cook the quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier quesadilla, add sliced jalapeños to the filling or use a spicy salsa.
- For a vegetarian option, you can substitute the steak with grilled vegetables like bell peppers and onions.
- Quesadillas can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, then reheated in a skillet or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: quesadilla, steak quesadilla, Mexican quesadilla, cheesy quesadilla, grilled steak