Ingredients
For the quesadillas
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 10 medium (8-inch) flour tortillas
For serving (optional)
- salsa
- guacamole
- sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the skillet is heating up, pat steak dry on both sides with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, onion powder, black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of the steak.
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and add the steak. Cook on each side for about 4-8 minutes, depending on how thick the steak is and how “done” you want it to be.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and transfer it to a cutting board to let it rest.
- While the meat is resting, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, until softened.
- Transfer the onions to a bowl and carefully wipe off the inside of the skillet with a few paper towels until clean. Set aside.
- Uncover the steak and slice it against the grain at an angle into thin slices or into bite-sized chunks.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella and monterey jack cheeses.
- Assemble the quesadillas by adding 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to the bottom of one tortilla, followed by some steak, then onions, and one more 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and then top everything with one more tortilla.
- Place the clean skillet back on the stove over medium heat. Using a spatula, carefully transfer the quesadilla to the skillet.
- Cook the quesadillas for 1-2 minutes, or until the bottom of the quesadilla is golden-brown. Quickly flip over the quesadilla and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden-brown and the cheese has fully melted.
- Assemble and cook the remaining quesadillas.
- Serve immediately as is, or cut the quesadillas into fourths. Serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Notes
- Flour tortillas: I used 8-inch medium flour tortillas for this recipe which are commonly referred to as “soft-taco size” tortillas.
- Feel free to use any leftover steak you have in the fridge. Leftovers from steak fajitas or carne asada would be perfect!
- Love spicy food? Saute some sliced poblanos or jalapenos along with the onions to give each quesadilla a kick!
Nutrition
Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 818kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 2355mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 757IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 694mg | Iron: 5mg
