BEEF QUESADILLAS WITH SALSA

Beef Quesadillas with Salsa image

These easy, cheesy steak quesadillas are packed with beef and topped with pineapple salsa. And because it's a little sweet and not too spicy, they are very kid friendly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (4-1/2 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
SALSA:
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, saute steak in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink. , Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over one side of each tortilla; top with 1/3 cup beef and remaining cheese. Fold tortillas over. , In another large skillet, cook two quesadillas in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas and oil. Cut into wedges., In a large bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; serve with quesadillas. Cover and refrigerate remaining salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645 calories, Fat 33g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1067mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 34g protein.