Carne Asada Quesadillas (Steak Quesadillas) Recipe
Make Carne Asada Quesadillas with tender steak, melted cheese, and sautéed veggies, they're packed with flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. This recipe uses leftover carne asada meat for a quick meal that's ready in no time.
Servings 2 Quesadillas
Calories 479kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- salt and pepper according to taste.
- 2 8 inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Oaxaca, Monterey Jack or mozzarella)
- 2 cups chopped carne asada meat
Toppings
- Salsa or guacamole
Instructions
- Heat up a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender (see tip #1). Add salt and pepper according to taste. Set aside when cooked.
- Heat a separate large skillet or comal over medium heat. Place a flour tortilla and layer the ingredients on half of it: start with shredded cheese, sauteed veggies, then meat. Make sure to spread everything evenly.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the steak mixture, pressing down gently.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortilla, veggies, cheese, and asada mixture.
- Cook the tortilla for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is lightly browned and crispy.
- Cut the steak quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.
See notes for Air fryer instructions
Notes
- If the onions and peppers start to get burnt before they're cooked through, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water to help cook them all the way through. This helps in minimizing the amount of oil.
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- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle half a cup of cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Add any optional fillings, then fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
- Place the quesadillas in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a minute or two before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 7g