Description
Delicious Steak Fajita Quesadillas filled with tender steak, sautéed veggies, and melty cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ribeye or flank steak
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: Combine lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let the steak marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the steak: In a hot skillet, cook the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, and sauté the sliced onions and bell peppers on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay a tortilla in the skillet, add cheese over one half, then layer with steak and sautéed veggies, adding more cheese before folding the tortilla over.
- Cook until crispy: Cook the quesadilla on one side until golden and the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Slice and serve: Cut into wedges and serve hot with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or additional toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: quesadilla, fajitas, steak, Mexican, family meal