Description
Sizzling steak fajita quesadillas bring Mexican-inspired zest to your dinner table. Juicy marinated steak, caramelized peppers, and melted cheese create a mouthwatering blend that satisfies your craving for bold, authentic flavors you’ll devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) skirt steak, diced into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
Cheese and Additional Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 flour tortillas (burrito size)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) salsa
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) taco seasoning
Instructions
- Ignite a skillet with vegetable oil over moderate temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface for the protein.
- Distribute diced steak across the heated pan, ensuring an even layer for uniform browning.
- Generously dust the meat with zesty taco seasoning, allowing the spices to permeate and enhance the flavor profile.
- Rapidly sear the steak, rotating once to achieve a light golden exterior, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
- Introduce vibrant red bell peppers and sweet onions into the skillet, joining the partially cooked steak.
- Allow the ingredients to dance together, softening vegetables and completing the meat’s cooking process for 5-7 minutes.
- Infuse the mixture with tangy salsa, gently tossing to ensure comprehensive coating and flavor integration.
- Simmer the concoction briefly, permitting the ingredients to meld and develop a harmonious taste.
- Warm a griddle or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat, preparing the surface for quesadilla transformation.
- Position a tortilla on the heated surface, creating a canvas for culinary creativity.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese across half the tortilla.
- Generously layer the seasoned steak and vegetable mixture atop the initial cheese layer.
- Crown the filling with an additional cheese blanket for maximum melting potential.
- Gently fold the tortilla, forming an enticing half-moon shape.
- Carefully toast each side until the exterior becomes golden and crisp, and the cheese melts into luxurious smoothness.
- Transfer the completed quesadilla to a cutting board, slicing into elegant wedges.
- Serve immediately, capturing the peak of flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Energize your meal with these sizzling steak fajita quesadillas that blend Mexican-inspired flavors and cheesy goodness in every bite.
- Quick-cooking method transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dinner that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.
- Customize your quesadillas by adding extra toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or guacamole for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg