Carne Asada Quesadillas (Steak Quesadillas) Recipe
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 Quesadillas
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Calories
479 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carne Asada Quesadillas (Steak Quesadillas) Recipe
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Make Carne Asada Quesadillas with tender steak, melted cheese, and sautéed veggies, they're packed with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. This recipe uses leftover carne asada meat for a quick meal that's ready in no time.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- salt and pepper according to taste.
- 2 8 inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Oaxaca, Monterey Jack or mozzarella)
- 2 cups chopped carne asada meat
Toppings
- Salsa or guacamole
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Instructions
- Heat up a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender (see tip #1). Add salt and pepper according to taste. Set aside when cooked.
- Heat a separate large skillet or comal over medium heat. Place a flour tortilla and layer the ingredients on half of it: start with shredded cheese, sauteed veggies, then meat. Make sure to spread everything evenly.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the steak mixture, pressing down gently.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortilla, veggies, cheese, and asada mixture.
- Cook the tortilla for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly browned and crispy.
- Cut the steak quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.
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Notes
- Air Fryer Method:
- Nutritional value is an estimate of ingredients.
- If the onions and peppers start to get burnt before they're cooked through, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water to help cook them all the way through. This helps in minimizing the amount of oil.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle half a cup of cheese on one half of the tortilla. Add any optional fillings, then fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings. Place the quesadillas in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy and golden brown. Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute or two before slicing and serving.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle half a cup of cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Add any optional fillings, then fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Place the quesadillas in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute or two before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1quesadilla
Calories
479kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
720mg
(30%)
Potassium
451mg
(13%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 720mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 451mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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