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Steak Quesadilla

Hearty, meaty, Mexican comfort food
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: steak quesadilla
Servings: 2
Calories: 664kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup red bell peppers sliced
  • 1 cup yellow bell peppers sliced
  • 1 cup green bell peppers sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
  • 4 oz leftover grilled steak sliced
  • 2 oz cheddar cheese grated
  • 4 wheat tortillas
  • 1/2 lime quartered
  • guacamole to serve
  • sour cream to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and fry until softened and slightly browned in places, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the bell peppers and continue frying for another 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables are completely softened. Drain off any excess liquid, if necessary. Add the steak strips and season to taste with salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce.
  • Place one tortilla in a large dry frying pan. Add half the steak mixture and half the cheese, spreading both out to the edges.
  • Place another tortilla over the top and start frying over medium heat, until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is brown underneath.
  • Carefully flip and fry on the reverse side for another 2 minutes or so.
  • Turn out of the pan and repeat with the other 2 tortillas and remaining streak mix and cheese
  • Cut the quesadillas into wedges. Serve hot with guacamole and sour cream on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 61.5g | Protein: 36g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 723mg | Sugar: 10.5g