Description
Sizzling Loaded Steak Quesadillas bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table. Juicy marinated steak, melted cheese, and fresh toppings create a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 250 g (8.8 ounces) Minced meat
- 100 g (3.5 ounces) Grated cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 Grilled red pepper
- 1 Grilled green pepper
- 1 Onion, chopped
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Sweet pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Hot pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- Salt to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 4 Wheat tortillas
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions in olive oil until golden and translucent, then add ground meat, seasoning with salt and selected spices. Cook thoroughly, stirring continuously until meat is completely browned.
- Allow meat mixture to cool slightly, then fold in freshly chopped cilantro for vibrant flavor enhancement.
- Dice roasted peppers into uniform small pieces and gently incorporate them into the seasoned meat mixture.
- Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface, evenly distribute the prepared meat and pepper mixture across the entire tortilla.
- Generously sprinkle grated cheese over the meat layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully place a second tortilla on top, gently pressing down to create a sealed quesadilla.
- Transfer the assembled quesadilla to a preheated oven at 180°C and bake for 5 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla edges turn crispy.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool for one minute, then slice into four equal triangular wedges.
- Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by optional garnishes like sour cream or salsa.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder or adding jalapeños for extra heat.
- Choose lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey for a healthier protein option.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to reduce cooking stress and speed up the process.
- Enhance flavor by using fresh cilantro and allowing meat mixture to rest before assembling quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg