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Steak Fajita Quesadillas
Anderson Jorge

Steak Fajita Quesadillas

Tex-Mex Steak Fajita Quesadillas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas 10-inch size
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil for cooking
  • Optional: sour cream salsa, guacamole, fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Slice steak into thin strips against the grain for tenderness
  2. Add steak to a bowl and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
  4. Cook steak strips until browned and fully cooked, then remove and set aside
  5. In the same pan, add oil and sauté bell peppers and onions until softened and slightly charred
  6. Remove vegetables and set aside with the steak
  7. Place a tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat
  8. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla
  9. Add cooked steak and sautéed vegetables on top of the cheese
  10. Add another layer of cheese for extra melt
  11. Place a second tortilla on top or fold in half
  12. Cook until bottom is golden and crispy, then flip carefully
  13. Cook the other side until cheese is fully melted and tortilla is crisp
  14. Remove from heat and let rest briefly before slicing
  15. Cut into wedges and serve warm

Notes

  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg