taco bell steak quesadilla (Printer-Friendly)
A quick, flavorful quesadilla with tender steak, three cheeses, and creamy jalapeño sauce for an irresistible meal.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Steak
01 -
12 oz sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
→ Cheese Blend
02 -
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 -
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 -
1 cup sliced American cheese
→ Secret Sauce
05 -
½ cup mayonnaise
06 -
2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, minced
07 -
1 tsp cayenne pepper
08 -
½ tsp smoked paprika
09 -
¼ tsp garlic powder
→ Tortillas
10 -
4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Mix mayonnaise, minced jalapeños, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl. Refrigerate to meld flavors.
02 -
Season sirloin with salt and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet over medium heat until medium-rare. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
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Heat a clean skillet over medium heat until hot enough to brown tortillas evenly without burning.
04 -
Place one tortilla in skillet. Layer half the cheese blend evenly, add sliced steak, then remaining cheese. Spread sauce on empty half.
05 -
Fold tortilla in half and cook until golden brown on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook second side until crisp and cheese melts.
06 -
Remove from skillet, let rest 1 minute to set filling, then slice into wedges for serving.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook one quesadilla at a time for best browning and crispiness.
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Letting quesadillas rest before cutting prevents hot cheese from spilling out.
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The secret sauce can be prepared days in advance to enhance flavor.