Description
Steak and Cheese Quesadillas is a melty, savory favorite loaded with juicy steak, gooey cheese & spices—perfect for quick bites or meals!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak Filling
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Vegetables
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
For the Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
For Serving (Optional)
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Cook the Steak: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced steak, sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until the steak is nicely browned and just cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Remove steak from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and green bell peppers. Sauté over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside with the steak.
- Prepare the Skillet: Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel to remove any excess residue, and return it to medium heat.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the surface, then layer on the steak and sautéed veggies. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and top with a second tortilla.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, pressing gently, until the tortilla is golden and the cheese begins to melt. Flip carefully and cook another 2-3 minutes, until both sides are crisp and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Remove from the pan and allow to cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve hot, with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak with lime juice and garlic before cooking.
- Customize your quesadillas by adding jalapeños, mushrooms, or corn.
- Use a blend of cheeses for a gooier, more flavorful filling.
- Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a skillet or air fryer for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg