Description
Hearty Mexican-inspired loaded steak quesadillas combine sizzling grilled beef with melted cheese and zesty toppings. Crisp tortillas and bold flavors make this dish a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) sirloin steak
- 2 cups taco blend shredded cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ¼ cup fire-roasted corn (drained)
- ¼ cup black beans (rinsed, drained)
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 avocado (diced, for topping)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- cooking oil (for the skillet)
- lime juice (for garnish)
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Whisk chili powder, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and salt. Massage the aromatic blend thoroughly across entire steak surface.
- Steak Searing: Heat olive oil in cast-iron skillet over medium-high temperature. Cook steak 4-5 minutes per side until medium-rare, allowing caramelized exterior. Rest 3-4 minutes, then slice diagonally into thin strips.
- Filling Composition: Combine fire-roasted corn kernels, drained black beans, and halved cherry tomatoes in mixing bowl, creating a vibrant vegetable mixture.
- Quesadilla Assembly: Clean skillet, return to medium heat. Position tortilla, sprinkle shredded cheese on half, layer steak strips, vegetable mixture, and diced avocado. Fold tortilla into half-moon shape, pressing gently with spatula.
- Cooking Process: Grill quesadilla 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown and cheese melts completely. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Serving Presentation: Slice quesadillas into triangular wedges. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and squeeze lime juice over top just before serving.
Notes
- Seasoning Secrets: Massage spices thoroughly into the steak to ensure deep flavor penetration and maximum taste absorption.
- Resting Ritual: Allow the steak to rest after cooking to lock in juices, preventing moisture loss and maintaining tender texture.
- Temperature Technique: Use medium-high heat for perfect searing, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the inside juicy and flavorful.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Sprinkle cheese directly on the tortilla’s surface for even melting and a gooey, irresistible texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg