Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a homemade Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla. This dish features tender marinated steak nestled between warm, crispy tortillas and melted cheese, creating an irresistible treat that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to make and customizable, this quesadilla will have your family flocking to the kitchen for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa or hot sauce (for serving)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Marinate the steak with lime juice, garlic powder, and cumin for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the marinated steak for 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat slightly. Place one tortilla down, sprinkle half with shredded cheese and top with sliced steak.
- Add another layer of cheese, fold the tortilla in half, and cook for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip carefully and cook for an additional 3 minutes until both sides are crisp and cheese is melted.
- Slice into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg