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Steak Quesadilla Recipe

When it comes to a tasty and satisfying meal, you cannot go wrong with this Steak Quesadilla Recipe. Tender, cheesy and full of flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinate Time:2 hours
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 417kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 pound sirloin steak
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 green pepper cored and sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 6-8- inch flour tortillas
  • 2 Tablespoons butter for cooking
  • Lime juice to serve

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, ½ tsp salt, black pepper, and adobo sauce. Add in the steak and toss to coat. Cover it with plastic paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Add tablespoon olive oil into a skillet and place it over medium heat. Add the sliced green bell pepper and sliced onion, then add ½ tsp of salt. Sauté for 8 minutes, stirring regularly until soft. Once the onion is translucent, add minced garlic and stir for a minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Next cook marinated steak in an iron-cast skillet over medium heat searing the meat from both sides for 2-3 minutes and cook until desired doneness. I like to cook my meat medium or medium well, which is an internal temperature of around 140 degrees F.
  • Remove from the pan onto a cutting board and allow the steak to rest for a few minutes before slicing. This helps retain juices and ensures a juicy and tender filling for your quesadillas.
  • Slice the steak into bite-sized pieces or strips (slice the steak against the grain. This ensures that the meat is tender and easy to bite into).
  • Prepare your quesadillas bt laying down a tortilla and adding shredded mozzarella, sauteed veggies, and steak.
  • Add some butter into a preheated skillet, place the filled tortilla in the pan, and fold it in half. Cook until the cheese is melted, and the tortilla is golden brown, usually 2-3 minutes per side.
  • For added freshness and flavor, serve the steak quesadillas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
  • Drizzle with fresh lime juice if desired.

Notes

  1. Other cuts of steak can be used, see above on some ideas.
  2. Use any of your favorite fillings, peppers, jalapenos, onions, etc.
  3. These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
  4. Other cheese can be used, see above on what we have used. Also shredding your own cheese helps it melt better.
  5. You can use 2 tortillas instead of one and not folding in half while heating, but you will need more cheese and possibly more tortillas.
  6. We use 6-8-inch tortillas for this recipe depending on what we have on hand.
  7. Make sure to let your steak rest before slicing.
  8. You can marinate the steak for 30 minutes to 2 hours, the longer you marinate the more potent the flavor will be.
  9. Serve with any of your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1685mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 3mg