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Savory Steak Fajita Quesadillas Recipe Easy Melted Cheddar Delight

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A quick and easy recipe featuring tender marinated steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and melted sharp cheddar cheese in crispy flour tortillas. Perfect for a flavorful Tex-Mex comfort food meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for marinating and cooking)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Optional: chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for serving

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss in the thinly sliced steak and coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes while prepping veggies.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and cook the marinated steak slices in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until browned but still juicy (medium-rare to medium). Remove from heat and toss with sautéed veggies and lime juice.
  4. Lay a tortilla flat. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup shredded cheddar over half the tortilla, add a generous layer of steak fajita mixture, then top with another 1/3 cup cheddar. Fold tortilla over to form a half-moon.
  5. Heat skillet over medium heat. Cook folded quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  6. Cut quesadillas into wedges, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Notes

Use thinly sliced steak for quick cooking and tenderness. Let cheese melt fully before flipping quesadillas to keep them intact. Drain excess liquid from filling to avoid soggy tortillas. Cast-iron skillet recommended for best sear and crispiness. Can substitute corn tortillas for gluten-free option but they may be more fragile.

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Keywords: steak fajita quesadillas, melted cheddar, Tex-Mex, quick dinner, easy recipe, cheesy quesadilla, fajita filling

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