Steak Quesadillas
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
5 quesadillas
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Calories
818 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Steak Quesadillas
Description
Steak Quesadillas feature thinly sliced, seasoned flank steak cooked over medium-high heat until tender. The seasoning blend includes kosher salt, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder, which enhances the meat's flavor without overpowering it. After resting, the steak is sliced against the grain to maintain tenderness.
Sautéed onions cooked in olive oil develop a soft texture and mild sweetness, complementing the savory steak. The quesadillas are filled with a mixture of shredded mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese, which melts smoothly to help hold the filling together inside the flour tortillas.
This recipe uses 8-inch flour tortillas, which provide a soft but sturdy base for the filling. They can be warmed and pressed until the cheese melts and the outside is lightly crisped. Optional toppings such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream allow customization. Adding sliced poblanos or jalapeños to the onions can introduce a spicy kick for those who prefer more heat.
Ingredients
For the quesadillas
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 ½ cups Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 10 medium (8-inch) flour tortillas
For serving (optional)
- salsa
- guacamole
- sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the skillet is heating up, pat steak dry on both sides with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of the steak.
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and add the steak. Cook on each side for about 4-8 minutes, depending on how thick the steak is and how “done” you want it to be.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board to let it rest.
- While the meat is resting, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, until softened.
- Transfer the onions to a bowl and carefully wipe off the inside of the skillet with a few paper towels until clean. Set aside.
- Uncover the steak and slice it against the grain at an angle into thin slices or into bite-sized chunks.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella and monterey jack cheeses.
- Assemble the quesadillas by adding 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to the bottom of one tortilla, followed by some steak, then onions, and one more 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and then top everything with one more tortilla.
- Place the clean skillet back on the stove over medium heat. Using a spatula, carefully transfer the quesadilla to the skillet.
- Cook the quesadillas for 1-2 minutes, or until the bottom of the quesadilla is golden-brown. Quickly flip over the quesadilla and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden-brown and the cheese has fully melted.
- Assemble and cook the remaining quesadillas.
- Serve immediately as is, or cut the quesadillas into fourths. Serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Notes
- Use 8-inch medium flour tortillas for best results; these are often labeled as soft-taco size.
- Leftover cooked steak from fajitas or carne asada can be used as a shortcut filling.
- Add sautéed poblanos or jalapeños with the onions for a spicier quesadilla variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5quesadillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 818 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1quesadilla | |
| Calories | 818kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 2355mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 757IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 694mg | 69% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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