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Carne Asada Spinach Quesadillas
My simple recipe for carne asada spinach quesadillas is perfect as an easy dinner but it also makes a mean game day snack!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating
30 mins
Total Time
58 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 515 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Carne Asada:
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 cup tequila reposado
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 serrano chile stemmed and finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1½ pound pound flap steak or skirt steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- olive oil for grilling
Toppings:
- salsa
Quesadilla:
- 2 flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup Finely Shredded Cheese Asadero, quesadilla, or your preference
- grilled Carne Asada sliced
- red onion slices
- spinach leaves optional
Instructions
Make Carne Asada:
- In a bowl, combine the butter, tequila, lemon and lime juice, thyme, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and onion and mix well.
- Place steak in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over beef. Zip up the bag and massage marinade around so that the beef is well covered. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Season steak with salt and pepper. Grill the steak for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes, and then slice the meat against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces.
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Make Quesadillas:
- Place a dry griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place a tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle with cheese. Add 2 to 4 strips of carne asada, red onion, and spinach (if desired). Top with more cheese. Place another tortilla on top. Cook until light golden, about 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Flip over and cook until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into wedges.
- Serve warm and, if desired, with salsa.
Notes
- The meat can be served alone or sliced and used in tacos, burritos, or quesadillas. Carne asada can be purchased from meat markets either prepared (preparada, i.e., already marinated) or not (no preparada). Feel free to cheat and buy preparada.
Nutrition Information
Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
392mg
(16%)
Potassium
623mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
528IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 623mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 528IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.