Steak quesadilla is the perfect fast and easy snack or dinner solution on a busy weeknight. With homemade guacamole, this treat covers all the necessary food groups without breaking the bank or risking flavor. Grill up some meat or use left overs, the choice is yours.
This is the best steak marinade.
Flank steaks work great with marinades. It is a thiner cut of meat that can absorb delicious flavors and elevate a dish. In a mixing bowl add olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, Dad’s Taco Seasoning, diced jalapeno and roughly ripped cilantro. Mix the ingredients together.
Next, pound the steak to get an even surface throughout at about 1/4 inch thick. Place it in a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade over the steak. Close it shut and place it in the fridge for at least an hour while you prep the rest.
How to make delicious homemade guacamole.
Everyone loves guacamole! Best of all is super easy to make at home.
In a mixing bowl, add avocado, diced red onion, roma tomatoes, jalapeno, freshly squeezed lime juice and Dad’s All Purpose rub. Mush the ingredients together using a potato masher. It’s a great kitchen hack if you don’t have a molcajete.
How to grill the perfect steak quesadilla.
For this recipe, I decided to sear my flank steak on a flat top. You can also cook it on the grill or used left overs from the night before.
Preheat the griddle to a high heat and place the entire marinade flank steak on the flat top. Flip every 2 minutes to ensure an even cook all around. Remove off the griddle at 130 degrees internal temperature and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Once rested, slice smaller pieces of the steak and it’s time to assemble the steak quesadilla.
On the same griddle top, place a large flour tortilla followed by a generous layer of shredded chihuahua cheese. Place the grilled steak slices over the cheese and cover with another layer of cheese. Close the quesadilla with another flour tortilla and allow the cheese to melt. 2-3 minutes and it’s time to flip the quesadilla. Grill the other side 2 minutes and the steak quesadilla is ready to eat. Serve with a spoonful of the homemade guacamole and drizzle with some Mexican sour-cream. Enjoy!
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Steak Quesadilla
Ingredients
Steak Marinade Ingredients
- 2 lbs Flank steak
- 1 cup Olive oil
- 2 Limes
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1/2 Batch of cilantro
- 1 tbsp Dad's Taco Seasoning
Homemade Guacamole Ingredients
- 2 Avocado
- 1 Roma tomato
- 1 Lime
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1/2 Red onion
- 1 tsp Dad's All Purpose rub
Quesadilla Ingredients
- 6 Flour tortillas
- 7 oz Shredded Chihuahua cheese
- 2 tbsp Mexican sour cream
Instructions
Steak Marinade Directions
- In a mixing bowl add olive oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, taco seasoning, diced jalapeno and roughly ripped cilantro. Mix the ingredients together.
- Pound the steak to get an even surfacethroughout at about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place it in a large ziplock bag and pour the marinade over the steak. Close it shut and place it in the fridge for at least an hour while you prep the rest.
Homemade Guacamole Directions
- In a mixing bowl, add avocado, diced red onion, roma tomatoes, jalapeno, freshly squeezed lime juice and Dad’s All Purpose rub. Mush the ingredients together using a potato masher. It’s a great kitchen hack if you don’t have a molcajete.
Steak Quesadilla Directions
- Preheat the griddle to a high heat and place the entire marinade flank steak on the flat top.
- Flip every 2 minutes to ensure an even cook all around. Remove off the griddle at 130 degrees internal temperature and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Once rested, slice the steak into small pieces.
- On the same griddle top, place a large flour tortilla followed by a generous layer of shredded chihuahua cheese. Place the grilled steak slices over the cheese and cover with another layer of cheese. Close the quesadilla with another flour tortilla and allow the cheese to melt. 2-3minutes and it's time to flip the quesadilla. Grill the other side 2minutes and the steak quesadilla is ready to eat. Serve with a spoonful of the homemade guacamole and drizzle with some Mexican sour-cream.
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