Ingredients
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The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients, simple yet high-quality, to make every bite memorable. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound of flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, sliced
Feel free to substitute the cheeses with your favorites, like mozzarella or pepper jack, for a different flavor profile. Remember, it’s your kitchen—make it your own!
Instructions
- Start by marinating the steak with olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it’s browned but still juicy.
- Remove the steak and set aside. In the same skillet, add the onions and jalapeños, sautéing them until soft, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Lay a tortilla flat in the skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle half with a mix of cheeses, add steak slices, and top with the onion mixture.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and serve warm, possibly with a side of sour cream or salsa for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Steak and Cheese Quesadillas, recipe, cooking, food
