✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
These Loaded Steak Quesadillas are stuffed with tender marinated steak, gooey cheese, sautéed peppers, and onions — all crisped to golden perfection in a skillet. 🔥 Whether for Taco Tuesday or a weeknight splurge, these are guaranteed to hit the spot.
📋 Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 quesadillas
🔥 Calories per Serving: 520 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
For the Steak & Marinade:
- 🥩 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍋 Juice of 1 lime
- 🌶️ 1 tsp chili powder
- 🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
- 🛢️ 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Quesadillas:
- 🌮 4 large flour tortillas
- 🫑 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 🧅 1 small onion, sliced
- 🧀 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- 🌿 Optional: cilantro, jalapeños, sour cream, guac, or salsa for serving
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Steak
In a bowl, mix sliced steak 🥩 with lime juice 🍋, garlic 🧄, chili powder 🌶️, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Let sit for 15 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook the Steak
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Sear steak slices for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Sauté Peppers & Onions
In the same skillet, cook onions 🧅 and peppers 🫑 until soft and caramelized, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat.
4️⃣ Assemble Quesadillas
On half of each tortilla 🌮, layer cheese 🧀, steak 🥩, peppers/onions, and more cheese. Fold tortillas in half.
5️⃣ Cook the Quesadillas
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each folded quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy, and cheese is melted.
6️⃣ Slice & Serve
Cut into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa! 🌮🥑🔥
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Loaded with juicy, flavorful steak in every bite
- Crispy, cheesy, and deeply satisfying 🧀
- Easy to customize with your favorite toppings 🌶️
- Better than takeout — and ready fast!
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Want extra crunch? Add corn or black beans to the filling 🌽
- Swap steak for grilled chicken or shrimp for variation 🍤
- Don’t overload the quesadillas — too much filling makes them hard to flip!
- Freeze extra cooked quesadillas for future easy meals
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