Steak Cheese Quesadillas

Enjoy these satisfying Steak Cheese Quesadillas filled with seasoned skirt steak and melted cheese, perfect for any dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 quesadillas

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 pound skirt steak flavorful cut perfect for grilling
2 tablespoons vegetable oil can be substituted with olive oil
1 teaspoon onion powder or garlic powder for extra kick
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground for best flavor
1 medium onion or bell peppers for different taste

For the Cheese

1 cup mozzarella cheese or provolone for a unique twist
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar as a sharp substitution

For the Tortillas

4 large burrito-size flour tortillas corn tortillas for gluten-free

Equipment

Grill

Method

How to Make Steak Cheese Quesadillas

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, reaching about 400°F.
Spread the vegetable oil evenly across the grill's cooking surface.
Add the diced skirt steak and onions in an even layer on the grill.
Season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until browned.
Push the cooked steak and onion to one side of the grill, reducing temperature to medium.
Layer the tortillas on the cleared area, add cheese, steak, and more cheese.
Fold each tortilla in half and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until evenly toasted.
Remove from the grill, slice into wedges, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with salsa or guacamole for an extra burst of flavor.

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