Description
These Steak & Cheese Quesadillas offer the perfect balance of savory steak, melted cheese, and a crispy tortilla. Quick and easy to make, this recipe is ideal for lunch, dinner, or a savory snack. Customize it with your favorite veggies and sauces for a meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
1 tablespoon butter (for grilling)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove steak and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté onions (and bell peppers) for 2-3 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.
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In a separate skillet, place a tortilla over medium heat. Sprinkle a small amount of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.
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Add a portion of steak and sautéed onions (and peppers) on top of the cheese, then add more cheese on top of the steak. Fold the tortilla in half.
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Grill the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove from heat and cut into wedges.
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Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach for extra flavor.
- Try different cheeses like pepper jack or mozzarella for a unique twist.
- Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
