Flank
Steak
Quesadillas
These Flank Steak Quesadillas with Gorgonzola are a major upgrade to quesadillas and incredibly easy to make for a simple weeknight dinner.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Marinade Time: 3 hours
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Ingredients:
– Lime juice
– Olive oil
– Garlic
– Chili powder
– Cumin
– Salt
– Flank steak
– Onion
– Salt & pepper
– Jalapeño pepper
– Flour tortillas
– Gorgonzola cheese
– Avocado, for topping
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Tips for Cooking Flank Steak
1) Marinate it
2) Don't overcook it
3) Slice it against the grain
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Add lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, & salt to a bag & place steak in bag. Place in fridge for at least 2 hours to marinate.
Marinate Steak
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Heat grill pan or large cast iron pan until extremely hot & place steak on it. Grill for 3 mins on each side. Rotate for grill marks.
Cook Steak
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Remove steak to cutting board & let cool slightly. Slice flank steak in strips, being sure to cut against the grain.
Slice Steak
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Heat pan to medium & add olive oil. Add onions, salt, & pepper & cook for 5 mins. Add jalapeño & cook for 6-8 mins, until onions are browning.
Cook Onion & Peppers
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Brush one side of all tortillas with olive oil & place oil-side down on pan. Sprinkle cheese & top with steak, onions & jalapeño, & more cheese.
Make Quesadillas
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Place another tortilla over the top, cook for one min, & flip & cook for two mins. Rotate tortillas halfway through for criss-cross grill marks.
Make Quesadillas
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Using a pizza cutter, slice quesadillas into four and serve with mashed or sliced avocado.
Slice & Serve
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These steak quesadillas are a super easy dinner the whole family will love! Swap out gorgonzola for cheddar if preferred.
Enjoy!!
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