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Stacked cheesy Steak Quesadillas filled with tender steak, melted cheese, and sautéed vegetables, garnished with fresh cilantro, showcasing the ultimate Steak Quesadilla Recipe.

Steak Quesadilla Recipe

A flavorful steak quesadilla recipe with marinated steak, melted cheese, and sautéed vegetables. Perfect for a satisfying meal with a crispy, golden finish.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Steak quesadilla, Steak quesadilla recipe
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 quesadillas
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Sarah Paulson

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet or Grill Pan
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Spatula

Ingredients

Steak Marinade

  • 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Quesadilla Assembly

  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking

Instructions

Marinate Steak (30 min - 4 hours)

  • Mix marinade ingredients together.
  • Coat the steak evenly and place in a sealed container.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.

Cook Steak

  • Remove steak from the marinade and pat dry.
  • Cook on a hot skillet or grill pan for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and preferred doneness.
  • Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain.

Prepare Vegetables

  • Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.

Assemble Quesadillas

  • Butter one side of a tortilla and place it butter-side down in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Layer ingredients as follows: a layer of cheese, cooked steak slices, sautéed vegetables, and another layer of cheese.
  • Fold the tortilla in half.

Cook Quesadillas

  • Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Let it rest for 1 minute before cutting.

Notes

  • Use room temp tortillas
  • Don't overfill
  • Medium heat for perfect crisp
  • Let steak rest before slicing
  • Use freshly grated cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 677mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g