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Steak quesadilla

Steak quesadilla

A mouth-watering steak quesadilla recipe featuring tender seasoned steak, melted cheese, and fresh pico de gallo, all nestled between crispy tortillas. Perfect for a quick dinner or a fun appetizer!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound flank steak thinly sliced
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Steak Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

For Serving (Optional)

  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 0.5 cup sour cream

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pat the flank steak dry and slice it thinly against the grain. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced steak with onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
  • Wipe the skillet clean if needed. Reduce heat to medium-low. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle about 0.5 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over one half of the tortilla. Arrange a portion of the cooked steak over the cheese.
  • Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
  • Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and steak until all quesadillas are made.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 2-3 wedges and serve hot. Garnish with pico de gallo and sour cream, if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator before cooking.
Feel free to add other fillings like sautéed onions, bell peppers, or jalapeños for a kick.