Steak Quesadillas Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tsp.cooking oil
divided
- ½green bell pepper
sliced
- ½ mediumonion
sliced
- ¼ tsp.salt
- ½ tsp.ground cumin
- ½ tsp.chili powder
- ⅛ tsp.cayenne
optional
- 1 csliced cooked steak*
thinly sliced
- 4flour tortillas
- 2slices cheddar cheese
- ½ cshredded monterey jack cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Set an oven-safe rack on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, and salt. Stir and then spread them out. Allow to cook undisturbed until a slight char develops underneath, about 3-5 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle with the cumin, chili powder, and cayenne (if using). Stir and then then spread them out again. Cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Add the sliced cooked steak to the skillet and stir to get some seasoning onto it, and to warm it through a bit. Transfer the pepper and steak mixture to a plate.
- 5
Wipe out the skillet.
- 6
Set the skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the oil. Add 1 flour tortilla and move it around in the skillet so that its underside is coated in the oil.
- 7
Place 1 slice of cheese in the middle of the tortilla. Top it with as much as half of the steak and pepper mixture. Top with half of the shredded cheese. Place another tortilla on top.
- 8
Allow to cook undisturbed, checking underneath periodically to see if it’s browning. It will take 3-5 minutes. Once the bottom has browned, use a spatula underneath the bottom tortilla, and a spatula pressing down on top of the top tortilla to flip it over. Cook undisturbed, checking underneath periodically to see if it’s browning. Once browned, use the two spatulas to carefully transfer it to the rack on the baking sheet and transfer that all to the oven.
- 9
Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining ingredients. Once the second quesadilla is done, remove the first quesadilla from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Use a pizza slicer or a sharp knife to cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.
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About this Recipe
Craving a satisfying meal that brings together savory steak and gooey cheese without fuss? These Steak Quesadillas are your answer, turning simple ingredients into an incredibly flavorful dish perfect for any night of the week.
This recipe shines because it expertly combines seasoned vegetables—vibrant bell pepper and tender onion—with tender, thinly sliced steak and a double dose of creamy cheese. Using both sharp cheddar and melty Monterey Jack ensures a rich, complex flavor and perfect texture in every bite. It’s also a fantastic way to transform leftover steak into a star-quality meal.
Prepare for a delightful experience where crispy, golden tortillas encase a warm, hearty filling. You'll bite into savory steak, softened bell peppers and onions infused with aromatic cumin and chili powder, all bound together by irresistibly melted cheese. The optional cayenne adds a subtle kick that truly elevates the dish, creating a balanced and robust flavor profile that feels both comforting and exciting. It's a quick, delicious way to bring restaurant-style flavor right into your kitchen.
Customizing your Steak Quesadillas is simple. Feel free to use different colored bell peppers for a visual pop, or swap out cheddar for a different sharp cheese like Colby Jack. For those who enjoy a little more heat, don't hesitate to increase the amount of cayenne or add a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the vegetable mixture. If you're out of Monterey Jack, another good melting cheese like Oaxaca or even a mild provolone would work.
Serve these hearty quesadillas as a main course for a quick lunch or dinner. They're excellent on their own but truly shine when paired with your favorite salsa, a dollop of sour cream, or fresh guacamole for dipping.