Quesadilla with Steak

steak quesadilla with guacamole and pico de gallo on top.

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 Quesadilla, Cheese Quesadilla, Mulitas and Steak Fajitas.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Cinco De Mayo Recipes, Quesadilla

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings Quesadillas

Calories 537kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $10

Ingredients

Steak:

1 lb flank or skirt steak
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp Montreal Steak seasoning

Pepper and Onions:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
¼ tsp garlic powder
⅛ tsp salt, to taste

Quesadilla:

4 flour tortilla, soft taco size
2 cups shredded cheese

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.

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