Loaded Steak Quesadillas

Loaded Steak Quesadillas are the perfect combination of tender steak, gooey melted cheese, and bold Tex-Mex flavors. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Crisp tortillas are stuffed with seasoned steak, sautéed veggies, and a blend of cheeses, then grilled to golden perfection. Serve with your favorite dips like guacamole, salsa, or sour cream for a meal that will have everyone coming back for more!

INGREDIENTS:

For the Filling:

1 lb (450g) steak (such as flank or sirloin), thinly sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 medium bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

For the Quesadillas:

4 large flour tortillas

2 cups (200g) shredded Mexican cheese blend

2 tbsp butter or oil for cooking

Optional Toppings and Dips:

Sour cream

Guacamole

Salsa

Fresh cilantro, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Season and Cook the Steak:
In a bowl, toss the steak slices with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same skillet, sauté the bell peppers and onions until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Assemble the Quesadillas:
Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle ½ cup of cheese over half of it. Add cooked steak and sautéed veggies, then top with another ½ cup of cheese. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Cook the Quesadillas:
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a bit of butter or add oil. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.

Slice and Serve:
Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro if desired.