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Loaded Mexican Quesadilla With Steak

Loaded Mexican Quesadilla With Steak

Steak Quesadilla Recipe

Delicious Quesadilla with Steak loaded with seasoned beef, melted cheese, onions and bell peppers then topped with 4 Ingredient Guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Chipotle Crema. Mix up a batch of Cantaritos or Chelada and get ready to indulge in a sizzling fiesta of flavors!

To make this Steak Quesadilla recipe, use any leftover steak or upgrade your beef quesadilla recipe by using a fresh batch of Carne Asada or any of these Tacos Toppings.

More similar Quesadilla recipes and Mexican Recipes: Carne Asada Quesadilla, Cheese Quesadilla, Mulitas and Steak Fajitas.

Ingredients to make a beef quesadilla.

Ingredients

Here are the main “must have” ingredients you need to make the ultimate Steak Quesadillas. Reference the recipe card below for all the ingredients required.

  • Steak – Leftover or Freshly Grilled (Ideal: Flank, Skirt or Flap Meat Steak)
  • Flour Tortillas – Store bought or homemade flour tortillas
  • Cheese 
  • Favorite Toppings

Check out our Ribeye vs. New York Strip and Skirt Steak vs Flank Steak articles for steak cut advice!

How To Make Steak Quesadillas

This is just a quick overview with pics for folks who prefer visual instructions. For full written instructions, reference the recipe card below:

Grill the Steak

Rub the steak with Montreal Steak Seasoning and grill for 6-7 minutes per side. Let rest for 10 minutes and dice into bite size chunks.

Up close shot of grilled flank steak sliced to make carne asada recipes.

Build and Cook The Quesadilla

Add a single layer of cheese followed by the vegetables, diced steak and a second round of cheese.

Fold over and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until the cheese is melted through out. 

Flour tortilla, cheese and beef in a black frying pan.

Add the Toppings

Top the steak quesadillas with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream and get to grubbing!

Crispy Tortilla Method

For an extra crispy tortilla crust, add 1/2 tbsp of butter to the hot pan, and let it melt, before adding the quesadilla to the pan to cook. Repeat between batches. 

You can also use oil, but it doesn’t beat a buttery tortilla shell.

Clean bowl full of 4 ingredient guacamole. 3 empty small clear bowls and lime slices are next to the guacamole.

Topping Ideas

The topping we use in this Mexican quesadilla recipe are typical for San-Diego Mexican food. There are a ton of other toppings that would be killer. Here are a few of my favorites:

Restaurant Style Salsa or Hot Sauce
Pickled Peppers or Pickled Banana Peppers
Pickled Red Onions
Mango Pico de Gallo
Mexican Crema
Shredded Lettuce

Quesadilla With Steak Recipe Tips

  • Play with the proportions until you figure out your favorite mix. Love cheese? Add in another cup. Watching the budget? Half the amount of steak. 
  • Add more vegetables or even some black beans for a heartier, more nutritious meal.
  • Keep the cheese and other ingredients about 1/4″ – 1/2″ from the edges of the tortilla. The cheese will spread as it melts. 
  • Use a pizza cutter to quickly and easily cut into wedges.

Quesadilla with steak cut into wedges.

Cheese Options

You can use pretty much any “meltable” cheese. A few of our favorites include: Mexican cheese blend, Monterey jack, Colby, cheddar, gouda, pepper jack or even Oaxaca. Mix and match as you see fit for your Cinco de Mayo menu!

Note – Avoid pre-shredded bagged cheese as the coating used prohibits the cheese from melting. When you’re making steak and cheese quesadillas, pre-shredded cheese is the opposite of what you’re going for.

Side Dish Ideas

Fully loaded steak quesadillas don’t need a side dish, but if you want to beef up your plate, here are some side dish ideas:

Quesadilla with steak on a white plate with salsa and quacamole.

Storage and Re-heating

Store the cooked quesadillas with steak in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat, pre-heat the skillet to medium heat. Add the quesadillas and cook, on both sides, until warmed throughout. You can also place them in the microwave, and cook  in 20 second increments, however the meat will get tough.

Mexican Drinks

Here are some Mexican drinks that would pair extremely well with this dish:

Mexican Mule
Corona Sunrise
Michelada
Mexican Candy Shot

steak quesadilla with guacamole and pico de gallo on top.

Quesadilla with Steak

Delicious Quesadilla with Steak loaded with melted cheese, onions and bell peppers then topped with 4 Ingredient Guacamole and Pico de Gallo. More similar Quesadilla recipes and Mexican Recipes: Carne Asada QuesadillaCheese Quesadilla, Mulitas and Steak Fajitas.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Cinco De Mayo Recipes, Quesadilla Recipes
Servings: 4 Quesadillas
Calories: 537kcal
Author: Darcey Olson
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Steak:

Pepper and Onions:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • tsp salt, to taste

Quesadilla:

Optional Toppings:

Instructions
 

Make the Steak:

  • Pre-heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  • While the skillet is pre-heating, pat the steak dry and coat it evenly with 1 tbsp olive oil followed by the Montreal Steak Seasoning.
  • Place the steak in the skillet and grill for 6-7 minutes per side or until your preferred temperature is reached.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before dicing.

Peppers and Onions:

  • While the steak is resting, add the peppers and onions to a large mixing bowl and evenly coat with olive oil. Add the garlic powder and salt and mix to evenly coat.
  • Wipe the skillet clean. Add the peppers and onions to the pre-heated skillet and saute approximately 5 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Make the Quesadilla:

  • Turn the temperature of the skillet down to medium heat.
  • Place the tortilla on a flat surface and build the layers: To one side of the tortilla add 1/4 cup of cheese, 1/4 cup diced steak, 1/4 of the onion and pepper mix and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold the tortilla in half ensuring the edges line up.
  • (*Note 1) Carefully transfer the quesadilla to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until the cheese is melted throughout. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Repeat until all the quesadillas have been cooked.
  • Slice each quesadilla in half and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Note 1 - For an extra crispy crust, add 1/2 tbsp of butter to the skillet (let melt) before adding the quesadilla to cook. Repeat between batches. 

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1689IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 4mg
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