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Grilled Steak Quesadillas

Putting regular steak quesadillas on the grill adds so much flavor and authenticity to the meal, you may never want to go back to the old way of making them.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 432 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican , International

Ingredients

  • 1 pound steak
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Monterey jack cheese
  • green onions chopped (optional)
  • salsa
  • sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Season and grill steak to desired doneness (I like to season with Montreal Steak Seasoning). Slice into thin strips.
  2. Place on tortilla, add cheese and green onion, fold over.
  3. Spray each side of quesadilla with cooking spray, then grill for abour 1-2 minutes on each side or until tortilla becomes golden brown and a few grill marks.
  4. Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.

Notes

  • Cuts of steak to try:
  • Tri-tip is popular because of its lower fat content. But don't worry, it still has plenty of marbling to make it full of flavor — especially when its marinated and grilled.
  • New York Strip is ideal for grilling and is tender with an ideal amount of marbling. Many people prefer the New York Strip cooked on the rare side.
  • Sirloin steak is always a good option for its tenderness and availability. Just make sure to cut the steak strips thinly so they grill evenly.
  • Hangar steak is not as tender as some cuts, but its flavor makes it a fine choice for many meals, especially when marinated and grilled.
  • Filet Mignon is the most tender cut, however, because it doesn't have a bone attached it is not the most flavorful of the cuts of cow. Still, when cooked quickly to seal in its goodness, it's a great flavor of beef.
  • Flank steak or skirt steak are both great meats to serve thin, cut across the grain. Flavorful, but not the most tender. You can soak the meat in a marinade in an airtight container or a mixing bowl covered with plastic wrap in the fridge. Let the meat come to room temperature before tossing on the grill.

Nutrition Information

Calories 432kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 416mg (17%) Potassium 373mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 234IU (5%) Calcium 250mg (25%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432

% Daily Value*

Calories 432kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 416mg 17%
Potassium 373mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 234IU 5%
Calcium 250mg 25%
Iron 3mg 17%

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