🥩🧀 Steak & Cheese Quesadillas 🔥
Juicy chunks of seasoned steak, caramelized onions, and gooey melted cheese stuffed into crispy tortillas — the ultimate comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist!
These quesadillas are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, game-day snack, or whenever you’re craving melty, cheesy goodness with tender steak and savory onions. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and completely satisfying!
🛒 Ingredients
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450 grams skirt steak, chopped into ~2.5 cm chunks
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1 medium onion, diced
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5 grams black pepper
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5 grams salt
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2 grams onion powder
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15 millilitres vegetable oil
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4 large flour tortillas
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2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
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Optional: sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for serving
🔥 Step 1: Season the Steak
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In a bowl, toss steak chunks with:
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Salt
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Black pepper
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Onion powder
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Let sit for 5–10 minutes while prepping onions.
This ensures the steak is flavorful and ready for searing.
🍳 Step 2: Cook the Steak & Onions
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Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add diced onions and sauté 2–3 minutes until softened.
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Add seasoned steak chunks and cook 4–6 minutes until browned on all sides and cooked to your desired doneness.
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Remove from skillet and set aside.
🌮 Step 3: Assemble the Quesadillas
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Place a tortilla on a flat surface.
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Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly on the bottom half.
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Spread cooked steak and onions over the cheese.
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Top with remaining cheese and fold the tortilla in half.