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Easy Steak Fajita Quesadillas Recipe – Loaded, Cheesy Weeknight Mexican Dinner

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Make the perfect weeknight meal with these Steak Fajita Quesadillas. They are loaded with flavor and made with simple ingredients.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound skirt steak, diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 flour tortillas, burrito size

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add steak and season with taco seasoning. Sauté 1-2 minutes per side until slightly browned.
  2. Add bell pepper and onions; sauté 5-7 minutes until steak is cooked and vegetables are tender.
  3. Top mixture with salsa, stir to coat, then remove from heat.
  4. Heat a griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place tortillas on skillet.
  5. Top each tortilla with cheeses, then steak and vegetable mixture, then more cheese. Fold into half-moon shape.
  6. Cook until one side is golden brown (1-2 minutes), then flip and cook the other side 1-2 minutes.
  7. Remove, slice, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Skirt steak can be substituted with flank steak if preferred.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 652
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1037 mg
  • Fat: 42 g
  • Saturated Fat: 21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 48 g
  • Cholesterol: 152 mg