Best Steak Quesadillas Recipes

STEAK FAJITA QUESADILLAS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Season skirt steak with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
• Cook on high heat for roughly 3 minutes each side, for medium-rare.
• Let the steak rest for 10 minutes.
• While the steak is resting, sauté onion and garlic until slightly translucent. Add bell peppers, jalapeño, salt, and pepper, cook slightly.
• Slice the steak into strips.
• Mix the steak into the pepper mix. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a clean pan, melt butter. Lay the tortilla on the buttered pan, add cheese, fajita mixture, more cheese, then top with another tortilla and pat it down.
• Flip the quesadilla over and cook the other side until it's golden.
• Remove from pan and cut into quarters or eighths. Repeat these steps with the remaining tortillas.
• Serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWEST STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the peppers and onion over medium-high heat until tender. Transfer to a small bowl., Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; add one tortilla. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over half of tortilla. Top with a fourth of the steak, 1/3 cup pepper mixture, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1-1/2 teaspoons jalapeno., Fold over and cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted; remove. Repeat for remaining quesadillas, spraying pan as needed. Cut into wedges; serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream if desired.

GRILLED STEAK, CHIPOTLE AND PEPPER JACK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill over medium.
• Whisk the garlic, cumin, lime and oranges juices and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Add the steak, coat well in the mixture and let marinade for 10 minutes.
• Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the steak, flipping once, until medium rare, 2 to 6 minutes per side depending on the thickness. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain and reserve.
• Lay a tortilla on a work surface and top evenly with 1/2 cup pepper-jack cheese. Add 1/4 of the steak and some chopped chipotle in adobo and sauce. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose fillings. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
• Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and it is golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
• Cut into triangles and serve with guacamole, salsa, scallions and sour cream.

STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine black beans, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, lime juice, and cayenne; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Rub steak with oregano; season with salt and pepper. In a 10-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over high. Add steak to skillet, and cook, turning once, until browned and still rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side. (Steak will cook a little longer in the quesadillas during baking.) Transfer steak to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes before slicing 1/4 inch thick.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Brush one side of each tortilla with remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Place 1 tortilla, oiled side down, on each of two baking sheets. Dividing evenly, layer with half the cheese, then onion and steak, ending with remaining cheese. Top with remaining tortillas, oiled side up. Press lightly to seal. Bake, turning over once (with a wide spatula), until lightly browned and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board; cut each quesadilla into 6 triangles. Serve with black-bean salsa and sour cream.

STEAK AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• First put the pan on the stove.
• Heat it up to"high".
• Then put the butter on the pan, and let it partially melt.
• Then place the tortilla on the pan.
• Add the cheese evenly all over the tortilla.
• Then place the chopped steak evenly.
• Let cook until cheese has melted.
• Serve for a delicious meal!

STEAK QUESADILLAS WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO AND APPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Place the steak in a glass dish. Sprinkle the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour to tenderize, turning the steak occasionally.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add the steak and saute to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain.
• Place 4 tortillas in the skillet with the pan juices and heat over medium-high heat, working in batches if necessary. Place 1/2 cup cheese on top of each one and top with 4 ounces sliced meat. Place the remaining 4 tortillas on the top. Cook until the cheese start to melt, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until golden and the cheese is melted, another 2 minutes on the other side.
• Remove the quesadillas from the skillet. Peel open the quesadilla and spoon about 1/2 cup Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa on top. Close the quesadilla and slice into quarters. Serve with Eva's Chunky Guacamole.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the tomatillos, apples, garlic, onion and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and roast until the tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 20 minutes. Peel the garlic. Puree all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 3 1/2 cups.
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• In a large bowl, place the avocados, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, serrano, lemon juice, and salt, to taste. Stir gently until well combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
• Cook' s Note: To keep the guacamole from turning brown, press a pit from one of the avocados into the center of the dish. Remove it before serving.

PEPPER STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute peppers and onion for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with cilantro and rosemary. , Place two tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut steak into thin strips; place on tortillas. Using a slotted spoon, place pepper mixture over steak. Top with tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese and remaining tortillas; lightly spray top of tortillas with cooking spray. , Bake at 425° for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.

SPICY STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Place 2 of the flour tortillas on a work surface; evenly spread 1/4 cup of the cheese on top of each tortilla. Divide the steak evenly between the 2 tortillas. Sprinkle with jalapeno to taste. Spoon 1/4 cup of the salsa over each; top with the remaining cheese. Place another tortilla on top of each quesadilla; press down firmly with your hands to seal.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat; add 1 1/2 teaspoon of the oil. Lower heat to medium; transfer one of the quesadillas to the pan. Cook until bottom tortilla is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Slide quesadilla to a dinner plate; invert another plate over it. Hold them together; flip plates to leave the quesadilla browned side up. Slide tortilla back into the hot pan to cook the other side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Repeat with remaining quesadilla.

GRILLED STEAK, ZUCCHINI AND MONTEREY JACK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat.
• Whisk together the cumin, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl and add the steak. Mix well to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes.
• Lightly oil the grill grates and cook the steak, flipping once, until medium rare, 2 to 6 minutes per side depending on the thickness. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain and then into bite-size pieces.
• Lightly brush the zucchini with oil and grill, flipping as needed, until tender and lightly charred, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cut into bite-size chunks and set aside to cool slightly.
• Lay a tortilla on a work surface and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Arrange one-quarter of both the steak and zucchini on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the fillings. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, steak and zucchini.
• Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add a quesadilla and cook, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining butter and quesadillas.
• Cut the quesadillas into triangles and serve with the chopped scallions, sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

SKIRT STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Place steak in glass dish. Sprinkle steak on both sides with lime juice, salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour, turning steak occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add steak and sauté to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for rare. Transfer steak to cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes; slice thinly.
• Brush 4 tortillas with oil; place tortillas, oil side down, on 2 baking sheets. Spread 1/4 cup cheese and 1 tablespoon pico de gallo on each tortilla. Top each with second tortilla. Spread each with 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 of steak and 1 tablespoon pico de gallo. Press third tortilla onto each stack. Brush top tortillas with oil.
• Bake quesadillas 10 minutes. Using metal spatula, turn each over. Continue to bake until heated through and golden, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer quesadillas to plates. Cut into wedges. Serve with remaining pico de gallo.

STEAK TERIYAKI QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; set aside 3 tablespoons for filling. Pour remaining mixture into a shallow dish. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 2 hours., Drain steak and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-11 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Remove steak from the grill and cool slightly; cut into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, red onion, green pepper and beef., Sprinkle half of the cheese over 3 tortillas. Using a slotted spoon, top with beef mixture. Drizzle with reserved soy mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with remaining tortillas., Grill over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut each into 6 wedges; serve immediately.

KID-FRIENDLY FLANK STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Combine beef broth, lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, vinegar, chili-lime powder, onion, and cumin in a bowl. Whisk together until marinade is completely blended.
• Heat remaining oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pat flank steaks dry and season with salt and pepper. Sear until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat, pour the marinade on top, and cover.
• Bake in the preheated oven until slightly pink center and fork-tender, about 2 hours. Drain liquid from the pot and shred beef with 2 forks.
• Heat a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
• Lay a tortilla in the pan. Add desired amount of shredded steak and Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese on top of tortilla and cover with another tortilla. Heat until both sides of quesadilla are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas, steak, and cheese.
• Cut quesadillas into eighths and top with sour cream.

STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine black beans, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, lime juice and cayenne; stir to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Rub steak with oregano; season with salt and pepper.
• In a 10-inch skillet, heat 1 t oil over high.
• Add steak to skillet, and cook, turning once, until browned and still rare, 2-3 minutes per side. (Steak will cook a little longer in the quesadillas during baking).
• Transfer steak to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes before slicing 1/4 inch thick.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds.
• Brush one side of each tortilla with remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
• Place 1 tortilla, oiled side down, on each of two baking sheets.
• Dividing evenly, layer with half of the cheese, then onion and steak, ending with remaining cheese.
• Top with remaining tortillas, oiled side up.
• Press lightly to seal.
• Bake, turning over once (with wide spatula), until lightly browned and crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
• Transfer to a cutting board; cut each quesadilla into 6 triangles.
• Serve with black bean salsa and sour cream.

STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Top tortillas with meat, cheese, jalapeño peppers and crushed pepper. Drizzle evenly with 1 cup pasta sauce. Fold tortillas in half.
• Heat large heavy nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add quesadillas, 2 at a time; cook 3 min. on each side or until cheese is melted and quesadillas are evenly browned on both sides. Meanwhile, cook remaining pasta sauce in saucepan on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Serve topped with pasta sauce and cilantro.

STEAK TERIYAKI QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside 3 tablespoons for filling. Pour remaining mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the steak; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Drain steak and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from the heat for 8-11 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°).
• Remove steak from the grill and cool slightly; cut into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, red onion, green pepper and beef.
• Sprinkle half of the cheese over three tortillas. Using a slotted spoon, top with beef mixture. Drizzle with reserved soy mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with remaining tortillas.
• Grill over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut each into six wedges; serve immediately.

STEAK & ONION QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Season steak with salt & pepper.
• Heat oil in a skillet, over medium high heat; cook steak about 3 minutes per side or until medium-rare, then remove from pan & set aside.
• Combine mushrooms, onions, chili powder & oregano in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Thinly slice steak & combine with vegetables.
• Spoon filling on half of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese & fold the tortilla over the top.
• Bake on baking sheet in 400F oven for 10 minutes per side or until golden & cheese is melted.
• OR grill over medium heat for 4 minutes per side or until golden & cheese is melted.

STEAK QUESADILLAS WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND BOURSIN

Steps:

• 1) Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season with S&P. 2) Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. 3) Cook steaks until well browned, 3-5 min per side. Transfer to plate and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thin against grain. Wipe out skillet. 4) While steaks rest, combine Boursin, cheddar, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper in a medium bowl. 5) Divide cheese mixture event over one half of each tortilla, leaving 1/2 in border around edge. 6) Top with peppers, scallions and sliced steak. Fold tortillas over filling and press down firmly. 7) Add 2 quesadillas to empty skillet and cook over medium-high heat until golden and crisp, 1-2 minutes. 8) Flip quesadillas and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. 9) Transfer to cutting board and repeat with remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges and serve.

CHEESE STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook about 15 minutes or until onion gets soft and starts to brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic powder. Remove from skillet.
• Place a tortilla in the same skillet. Arrange cheese slices across the whole tortilla. On one side of each tortilla, put the roast beef and top the other side with onions. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned. Carefully fold tortillas in half, pressing gently.
• Remove from skillet. Keep warm in the oven until remaining quesadillas are cooked.
• Cut into wedges to serve.

STEAK QUESADILLAS WITH HOT PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the peaches, 1/2 cup red onion, the jalapeno, cilantro, 1/2 cup lime juice and 1/4 cup olive oil. Cover and refrigerate.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the remaining red onion and 2 tablespoons each lime juice and olive oil. Add the steak to the bag, shaking. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high. Pat the steak dry, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, for 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Let rest for 10 minutes; slice.
• Preheat a large cast-iron skillet on the grill. Cover half of each tortilla with steak slices. Season the salsa with salt and pepper. Dollop 1/4 cup each salsa and cheese on the tortillas; fold in half.
• Drizzle olive oil in the skillet. Working in batches, add the quesadillas and cook until golden, 2 minutes on each side. Cut into wedges; serve with the remaining salsa and the sour cream.

ROY'S STEAK QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• On the bottom half of tortillas, add cheese followed by steak, onion-salsa-cilantro mix, more cheese and top off with the other tortilla.
• In a hot skillet, add oil. Brown both sides of the quesadilla.
• Slice and serve with saffron rice.