Description
Steak and Cheese Quesadillas are a quick and tasty dish featuring seasoned flank steak, melted cheese, and sautéed vegetables, all wrapped in a golden tortilla.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup sliced onions
- Cooking spray or additional olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. If using a Blackstone griddle, preheat it according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the flank steak.
- Place the seasoned steak on the hot skillet or griddle. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onions. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
- Lay one tortilla on the skillet or griddle. Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Top with a portion of the sliced steak and sautéed vegetables. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- Cook the quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the steak in the seasoning mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Try adding other ingredients like jalapeños for heat, or black beans for extra protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg