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Steak Quesadillas
Steak quesadillas are tortilla sandwiches filled with tender steak, sautéed onions and peppers, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 397 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Quesadillas
- 1 pound steak
- 2 tablespoon oil divided
- 8 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste (or tsp taco seasoning) optional
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 green pepper sliced
- 1 yellow pepper sliced
- 4 large tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese Mexican cheese blend, Monterrey Jack, Pepper Jack or Colby Jack cheese
Toppings
- sour cream
- Pico de Gallo store bought or homemade
- guacamole
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat until very hot, then add the oil. When the oil is very hot add the steaks and sear on all sides.
- Turn the stove down to medium and put a tablespoon of butter on each piece of steak. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking for 4-7 minutes until desired doneness.
- Remove the steak and allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Melt the remaining butter in the pan and add the onion and peppers and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Remove the vegetables and wipe the pan clean. Heat over medium high heat and add a tortilla.
- Top the tortilla with steak, vegetables and cheese. Add another tortilla. Grill for a minute, lifting to check the tortilla. Once lightly browned, gently flip the quesadilla and continue cooking the other side for a minute or two until lightly browned and the cheese has melted.
- Cut the quesadillas into triangles and serve with sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole.
- Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro and serve with a side of beans and rice.
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Notes
- Tips: If you can’t find good fresh tortillas, you can grab a package of tortillas in the refrigerator section and cook them yourself. Assemble as you are ready to eat. The longer they sit they can get soggy. Quesadillas are great served with a side of rice and beans.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Nutrition Information
Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
553mg
(23%)
Potassium
308mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1099IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1099IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.