Description
These Steak & Cheese Quesadillas are packed with tender seared steak, sautéed onions, and melty cheese folded into crisp golden tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day snacks!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) skirt steak, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season steak with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add to skillet and cook 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion for 2–3 minutes until softened. Remove and set aside.
- Wipe the skillet if needed and reduce heat to medium. Place a tortilla in the skillet.
- On half of the tortilla, add ½ cup mozzarella, ⅓ cup Monterey Jack, ¼ of steak and onion. Add a bit more cheese, then fold in half.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice into wedges and serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Notes
- Add sautéed peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for variety.
- Swap in cheddar or Pepper Jack for a spicier option.
- Use smaller tortillas to make more individual servings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: undefined
