Steak Quesadilla

With slices of mouthwatering steak, melted cheese, and tender veggies, all nestled in a crispy tortilla, this steak quesadilla recipe is both the perfect weeknight dinner or easy party appetizer!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword steak quesadilla

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 348kcal

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil divided
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt divided
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp adobo sauce
1 lb sirloin steak
1 green pepper cored and sliced
1 onion sliced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 tortillas
2 tbsp butter for cooking
Lime juice to serve optional

Instructions

Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, ½ tsp salt, black pepper, and adobo sauce in a bowl.
3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp adobo sauce
Then, add the steak and toss to coat. Cover it with plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
1 lb sirloin steak
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a skillet and place it over medium heat. Add sliced green bell pepper and sliced onion, then add ½ teaspoon of salt. Sauté for 8 minutes, stirring regularly until soft.
3 tbsp olive oil, 1 green pepper, 1 onion, 1 tsp salt
Once the onion is translucent, add minced garlic and stir for about a minute. Remove from heat.
3 garlic cloves
Cook the steak in an iron-cast skillet over medium heat. Sear it on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until it reaches the the doneness you prefer. Most people prefer medium, which has an internal temperature of around 140 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
Once cooked, allow the steak to rest for a few minutes. This helps retain juices and ensures a juicy and tender filling for your quesadillas. Then slice it into thin strips against the grain.
Assemble the quesadillas by adding shredded cheese, sauteed veggies, and strips of steak to the flour tortillas.
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 8 tortillas
Add a little bit of butter into a preheated large skillet or griddle. Place the filled tortilla in the pan.
2 tbsp butter
Carefully fold the tortilla in half. Cook one half until it's golden brown. Flip it and cook the other half of the tortilla until it's golden brown as well and the cheese is melted. This usually takes 2-3 minutes per side.
Squeeze lime juice over the steak and veggies (optional), then serve with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
Lime juice to serve

Notes

This recipe can be made with chicken as well. You'll just need to adjust the cooking time for the chicken to be sure it's fully cooked.

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