Description
Steak and Cheese Quesadillas are the ultimate cheesy comfort food, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked steak (thinly sliced or chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)
- Optional: sautéed onions, bell peppers, jalapeños
- Dipping sauce: sour cream, salsa, or chipotle ranch
Instructions
- Prep the Filling: If using leftover or fresh steak, chop into bite-sized strips.
- Build the Quesadilla: On one half of a tortilla, layer cheese, steak, and any extras like onions or peppers. Fold over.
- Grill to Golden Perfection: Heat butter/oil in a skillet and cook quesadilla until both sides are golden and cheese is melted.
- Slice & Serve: Cut into triangles and serve hot with your favorite dips.
- Add Fries for the Win (Optional): Serve with a side of seasoned fries for a full-on comfort food combo.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak before cooking.
- These quesadillas can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Steak and Cheese Quesadillas, Cheesy beef quesadillas, Grilled steak tortilla, Tex-Mex quesadilla recipe, Quick beef dinner, Savory quesadilla filling, Melty steak snack