Steak Quesadillas

Steak quesadillas are tortilla sandwiches filled with tender steak, sautéed onions and peppers, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer.

Course Appetizers

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Steak Quesadillas

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 397kcal

Author Michele @ FlavorMosaic.com

Ingredients

Quesadillas

1 pound steak
2 tablespoon oil divided
8 tablespoons butter divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste (or tsp taco seasoning) optional
1 yellow onion sliced
1 red pepper sliced
1 green pepper sliced
1 yellow pepper sliced
4 large tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese Mexican cheese blend, Monterrey Jack, Pepper Jack or Colby Jack cheese

Toppings

Sour cream
Pico de gallo store bought or homemade
Guacamole

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium high heat until very hot, then add the oil. When the oil is very hot add the steaks and sear on all sides.
1 pound steak, 2 tablespoon oil, Salt and pepper to taste
Turn the stove down to medium and put a tablespoon of butter on each piece of steak. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking for 4-7 minutes until desired doneness.
Remove the steak and allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
Melt the remaining butter in the pan and add the onion and peppers and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
8 tablespoons butter, 1 yellow onion, 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper, 1 yellow pepper
Remove the vegetables and wipe the pan clean. Heat over medium high heat and add a tortilla.
4 large tortillas
Top the tortilla with steak, vegetables and cheese. Add another tortilla. Grill for a minute, lifting to check the tortilla. Once lightly browned, gently flip the quesadilla and continue cooking the other side for a minute or two until lightly browned and the cheese has melted.
2 cups shredded cheese
Cut the quesadillas into triangles and serve with sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.
Sour cream, Pico de gallo, Guacamole
Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro and serve with a side of beans and rice.

Notes

Tips:
If you can’t find good fresh tortillas, you can grab a package of tortillas in the refrigerator section and cook them yourself.
Assemble as you are ready to eat. The longer they sit they can get soggy.
Quesadillas are great served with a side of rice and beans.

Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days

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