Loaded steak quesadillas are a delicious and hearty dish perfect for any meal. Here’s a simple recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) steak (ribeye, flank, or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Salsa, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the Steak:
- Season the steak slices with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and bell pepper.
- Cook until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Quesadillas:
- Lay out the tortillas on a clean surface.
- Evenly distribute the cooked steak, onions, and bell peppers onto half of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the steak and vegetables.
- Add avocado slices and jalapeño slices, if using.
- Fold the tortillas in half over the filling.
- Cook the Quesadillas:
- Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place the folded quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and cut them into wedges.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
Enjoy your loaded steak quesadillas!