Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla (Printer-Friendly Version)
Juicy sirloin meets melted cheese and spicy jalapeño sauce in a golden, crispy quesadilla perfect for quick meals.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Steak
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8 oz sirloin steak, fresh
→ Cheese Blend
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1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup American cheese, sliced
→ Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeños
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Tortillas
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4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Combine mayonnaise, finely chopped jalapeños, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook sirloin steak until browned on all sides, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
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Preheat a clean, dry skillet over medium heat until hot to ensure even browning and crispiness of tortillas.
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Lay one tortilla flat. Spread cheese blend evenly on half of the tortilla, add sliced steak on top of cheese, then sprinkle more cheese to cover steak. Spread jalapeño sauce evenly on the empty half of the tortilla.
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Fold tortilla over filling. Place in preheated skillet and cook until bottom is golden brown and cheese begins to melt, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and cheese is fully melted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
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Remove from skillet and let quesadilla rest for one minute to prevent cheese from spilling. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
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Making the sauce ahead allows flavors to develop for a richer taste.
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Letting the steak rest ensures tender, juicy slices.
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Cook one quesadilla at a time to achieve even crispness.