Loaded Steak Quesadillas
Quick and delicious quesadillas filled with steak, cheese, and vibrant veggies, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Quesadilla Filling
- 2 cups Cooked steak, sliced
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup Bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup Red onion, sliced
- 4 large Flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- To taste Salt and pepper
- Sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Pour the tablespoon of olive oil into a skillet and set it over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the sliced bell peppers and red onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the sliced cooked steak to the skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir everything together for another couple of minutes.
- In another skillet over medium heat, prepare for making the quesadillas.
- Place a tortilla in the hot skillet, sprinkle half with shredded cheese, and add a scoop of the steak and veggie mixture.
- Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat these steps for the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice the cooked quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
Customize with extra veggies like mushrooms or zucchini for added nutrition. For heat, add jalapeños or hot sauce. For a cheese blend, combine Monterey Jack and pepper jack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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