Description
Steak & Cheese Quesadillas are crispy flour tortillas filled with seasoned sliced steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and plenty of melted cheese, grilled to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Season the sliced steak with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 2–3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the sliced bell pepper and onion until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Wipe the skillet clean and melt a small amount of butter over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
- Add a layer of cooked steak and sautéed vegetables over the cheese, then top with a little more cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole on the side.
- Use leftover grilled steak to save time.
- A cast-iron skillet helps achieve a crispier tortilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American