Description
Steak & Cheese Quesadillas are quick, flavorful, and customizable, combining juicy beef, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas—perfect for a satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1.5 cups thinly sliced cooked steak (flank or sirloin)
- 1 to 1.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch or 10-inch)
- 1-2 tbsp butter or oil for the pan
- Optional: 1/2 cup sautéed onions and bell peppers
- Optional: sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
- Layer one tortilla with shredded cheese, steak slices, and optional sautéed onions or peppers.
- Top with a second tortilla and place it carefully in the skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently and flipping when golden and cheese begins to melt.
- Once both sides are crispy and cheese is melted, remove from skillet and let rest for 1 minute.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Notes
- Do not overfill the quesadilla to prevent it from falling apart.
- Use enough cheese to help bind the ingredients.
- Reheat in a skillet for best texture.
- Quesadillas can be made ahead and cooked fresh when ready to serve.
- Freeze individually wrapped in foil for convenient meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
