Carne Asada Quesadilla
Delight your taste buds with this sizzling Carne Asada Quesadilla recipe, a mouthwatering fusion of tender marinated flank steak, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and vibrant flavors like lime, orange, cilantro, and fresh salsa. Perfectly grilled steak seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and garlic takes center stage, while buttery golden flour tortillas provide the ultimate canvas for cheesy, savory layers. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, these quesadillas make an ideal meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve them with fresh salsa for a zingy finishing touch and enjoy a restaurant-worthy dish right at home. Great for fans of Tex-Mex and bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 0.5 cup fresh salsa
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create the marinade.
Place the flank steak into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Ensure the steak is thoroughly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off, and place on the grill.
Grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread butter evenly over one side of each tortilla.
Place one tortilla, buttered side down, onto the skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese evenly over the tortilla.
Place a portion of the sliced carne asada on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro, and 2 tablespoons of diced onion.
Top with another 1/2 cup of cheese and place another tortilla on top, buttered side up.
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Repeat the process for the remaining ingredients to make the other quesadillas.
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve with fresh salsa on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 169 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1949 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.4 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
