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Delicious loaded steak quesadillas topped with cheese and fresh vegetables

Loaded Steak Quesadillas

These Loaded Steak Quesadillas are a fun and delicious solution for busy weeknight dinners, bursting with flavors from juicy steak, gooey cheese, and fresh toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadillas
  • 1 lb flank steak or your choice of steak
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend
  • 1 pcs bell pepper any color you fancy, sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 4 pcs flour tortillas the bigger, the better
  • as needed olive oil for cooking
Optional toppings
  • as desired sour cream
  • as desired salsa
  • as desired guacamole
  • as desired fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season your flank steak with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for a few minutes.
Cooking the Steak
  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until cooked to your liking. Remove from the skillet and let rest.
Sautéing the Veggies
  1. In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed, then add the sliced bell pepper and onion. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
Assembling the Quesadillas
  1. Slice the rested steak thin against the grain. Place one tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla. Top with a portion of sliced steak and sautéed veggies, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
Cooking the Quesadillas
  1. Cook the quesadilla for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Serving
  1. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with your choice of toppings.

Notes

Don't skimp on the cheese! Feel free to sneak in some greens like spinach and mushrooms. Use leftover steak or rotisserie chicken for a quicker meal. Embrace the chaos in the kitchen!