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Best Steak Quesadilla Recipe

This steak quesadilla is the best Taco Bell copycat recipe! Follow my step-by-step instructions to make this takeaway favorite at home.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 567 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Quesadilla's
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup steak cooked and sliced
  • 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons butter
For the Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos minced
  • 1 teaspoon pickled jalapeño juice
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

For the Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
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  1. Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.
For the Steak Quesadilla's
  1. Toss the cooked steak and the shredded cheese with the taco seasonoing.
  2. Heat a skillet to medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  3. Spread desired amount of creamy jalapeno sauce on each tortilla.
  4. Place one tortilla in the pan and place half the cheese, steak, and taco seasoning mixture on top. Top with another torilla.
  5. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  6. Repeat for the remaining quesadilla.

Notes

  • Add some avocado: If you want to reduce the amount of cheese, you can add some mashed avocado to the quesadilla. It's still creamy and delicious! Don't omit the cheese completely; it helps hold the quesadilla together.
  • Use different cheese: While cheddar is one of the cheeses in Taco Bell's original recipe, a traditional Mexican cheese like queso Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese would be a great alternative. You can also use a mix of different cheeses for more flavor.
  • Try a different meat: If you're not a fan of steak, you can use grilled chicken, turkey, or ground beef.
  • Make it dairy-free: Use vegan cheese, cooking spray, and coconut milk yogurt (to replace the sour cream) to make this recipe dairy-free. Choose a vegan cheese that melts well, as some brands don't melt as easily.

Nutrition Information

Calories 567kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 764mg (32%) Potassium 271mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 944IU (19%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 368mg (37%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 567

% Daily Value*

Calories 567kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 764mg 32%
Potassium 271mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 944IU 19%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 368mg 37%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.