Steak Onion Quesadillas

Take your weeknight dinners to the next level with these irresistible Steak Onion Quesadillas! Packed with savory flavors, this recipe combines tender, perfectly seasoned flank steak with sweet caramelized onions, gooey Monterey Jack cheese, and golden, crispy tortillas for the ultimate Tex-Mex comfort food. The steak is infused with bold spices like chili powder and garlic for an extra punch of flavor, while the caramelized onions add a touch of sweetness that balances beautifully with the melted cheese. Quick and easy to prepare, these quesadillas are perfect for a family meal or casual gathering. Serve them hot off the skillet, sliced into wedges, and paired with a dollop of tangy sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a show-stopping dish your guests will rave about. Search no further for a deliciously satisfying steak quesadilla recipe that hits every flavor note!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Flank steak
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 4 Large flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the yellow onion. Set aside.

Step 2

Season the flank steak on both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. Let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until caramelized. Remove onions from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Sear the flank steak for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.

Step 5

Lay out the flour tortillas. On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle a layer of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, followed by a layer of caramelized onions and sliced steak. Top with another layer of cheese and fold the tortilla in half.

Step 6

Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter and swirl it around to coat the pan. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.

Step 7

Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro as garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1220.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3280.2

Total Fat 218.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 736.1mg	0%
Sodium 6959.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 210.6g	0%

Vitamin D 70.6IU	0%
Calcium 2083.1mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 2021.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 16.2%