Carne Asada Quesadillas (Steak Quesadillas)
Make Carne Asada Quesadillas with tender steak, melted cheese, and sautéed veggies, they're packed with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. This recipe uses leftover carne asada meat for a quick meal that's ready in no time.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- salt and pepper according to taste.
- 2 8 inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Oaxaca, Monterey Jack or mozzarella)
- 2 cups chopped carne asada meat
- Salsa or guacamole
Instructions
- 1
Heat up a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
- 2
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender (see tip #1). Add salt and pepper according to taste. Set aside when cooked.
- 3
Heat a separate large skillet or comal over medium heat. Place a flour tortilla and layer the ingredients on half of it: start with shredded cheese, sauteed veggies, then meat. Make sure to spread everything evenly.
- 4
Fold the other half of the tortilla over the steak mixture, pressing down gently.
- 5
Repeat the process with the remaining tortilla, veggies, cheese, and asada mixture.
- 6
Cook the tortilla for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly browned and crispy.
- 7
Cut the steak quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.