Steak Quesadilla Recipe

Transform your kitchen into a Mexican restaurant with this mouthwatering Steak Quesadilla Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, it features juicy marinated steak, gooey melted cheese, and crispy tortillas.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword: Best steak quesadilla recipe, Mexican steak quesadilla recipe, Simple steak quesadilla recipe, Steak quesadilla marinade

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Marinate Time: 30

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: quesadillas

Calories: 520kcal

Cost: $20

Equipment

1 Large skillet or griddle For cooking quesadillas and steak
1 Sharp knife For slicing steak and vegetables
1 Cutting board For prepping ingredients
1 Mixing bowl For marinating the steak
1 set Measuring spoons & cups For accurate ingredient portions
1 Spatula For flipping quesadillas
1 Cheese grater If using block cheese

Ingredients

1 lb Flank or skirt steak Thinly sliced against the grain
2 tablespoon Olive oil For marinade
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 Lime Juiced
1 tablespoon Chili powder For seasoning
1 teaspoon Ground cumin Adds depth of flavor
1 teaspoon Paprika For smoky taste
To taste Salt & black pepper Adjust to preference
8 Flour tortillas 10-inch size
3 cups Mexican cheese blend Or Monterey Jack,shredded
1 small Onion Thinly sliced
1 Bell pepper Thinly sliced
2 tablespoon Vegetable oil For cooking
Optional Sliced jalapeños For heat
Optional Diced tomatoes For freshness
Optional Chopped cilantro For garnish

Instructions

Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Add steak to marinade and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat steak dry and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before chopping into smaller pieces.
In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until softened.
Wipe skillet clean and reduce heat to medium.
Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle cheese on one half, then add steak, vegetables, and optional toppings.
Fold the tortilla over and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve warm with guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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