Description
These Chimichurri Steak Quesadillas combine tender, flavorful flank steak with zesty chimichurri sauce and melty cheese, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a quick and delicious Latin-inspired main course that’s easy to make on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Seasoning
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup chimichurri sauce (divided)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Season the Steak: Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on both sides of the flank or skirt steak to enhance its natural flavor.
- Sear the Steak: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side until it reaches your preferred level of doneness.
- Rest and Slice: Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices. Then, slice the steak thinly against the grain for the most tender bite.
- Prepare the Quesadilla Base: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese onto half of the tortilla.
- Assemble the Quesadilla: On top of the cheese, layer the sliced steak, red onion, bell pepper, and a generous drizzle of chimichurri sauce. Add another layer of shredded cheese over the fillings.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Fold the tortilla over the fillings and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat: Repeat the assembly and cooking steps with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
- Serve: Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with extra chimichurri sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Substitute flank steak with chicken breast or portobello mushrooms for a different protein option.
- Use store-bought chimichurri sauce or make your own fresh chimichurri for enhanced flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
