Description
Sizzling steak fajita quesadillas blend Mexican culinary traditions with irresistible flavor combinations. Melted cheese, grilled peppers, and tender beef create a delicious meal perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) skirt steak, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) shredded monterey jack cheese
- 4 flour tortillas (burrito size)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) salsa
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) taco seasoning
Instructions
- Searing: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over moderate temperature to create a sizzling cooking surface for steak.
- Seasoning: Distribute diced steak across the pan, coating generously with taco seasoning to enhance flavor profile.
- Cooking Protein: Sear steak quickly, rotating to achieve a golden exterior, then introduce red bell peppers and onions to the skillet.
- Vegetable Integration: Allow steak and vegetables to cook together, softening the produce and completing meat’s cooking process.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate salsa into the mixture, gently tossing to ensure comprehensive coating and taste integration.
- Quesadilla Preparation: Warm a griddle to medium-high heat, positioning a tortilla as the foundation for the dish.
- Cheese and Filling Layer: Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on half the tortilla, then add the seasoned steak and vegetable mixture.
- Final Assembly: Top with additional cheese, fold the tortilla into a half-moon shape, and toast until exterior becomes golden and crisp.
- Serving: Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve immediately to capture peak flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Sear with Precision: Use high heat to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust on the steak, locking in maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Layer cheeses strategically to ensure complete, gooey coverage throughout the quesadilla.
- Seasoning Secret: Apply taco seasoning generously and early to allow spices to deeply penetrate and enhance the meat’s flavor.
- Crisp and Golden Technique: Toast quesadillas slowly to create a perfectly crisp exterior while maintaining a molten cheese interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg