These Steak Quesadillas are the perfect weekday lunch or dinner recipe! It only requires marinated steak and a few common ingredients to create a crunchy, juicy flavorful meal that is perfect when you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner!
Combine the steak, 2 tbsp oil, and seasonings in a large bowl or ziplock bag. Toss to coat the steak evenly, then marinate in the fridge for 4-8 hours.
Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add the steak, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Slice the rested steak against the grain into ½ inch pieces and divide into 4 equal portions.
Heat a clean skillet over medium-low heat, and spray with cooking spray or butter. Place one tortilla in the pan, then sprinkle with ½ cup of cheese. Sprinkle one portion of the steak onto the cheese, then sprinkle another ½ cup of cheese. Top with another tortilla and cook 2-3 minutes on each side of the tortilla, or until the tortilla is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted through.
Continue until all 4 quesadillas are cooked. Then serve with guacamole, salsa, and/or sour cream!
Notes
This recipe can serve 4 large tortillas or 8 half quesadillas.
The total time does not reflect the marinade time. Although it’s not essential to marinade the beef, it does yield more flavor!
You can use shredded cheddar, Monterey jack, or any other blend of cheese you’d like!
Leftover quesadillas don’t keep that well in the fridge, but the steak does for up to 3 days!
This recipe makes 8 servings (each serving is 1/2 of a quesadilla). When made with a Carb Balance tortilla, each serving has 5.4 net carbs.