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Carne Asada Quesadilla

Carne Asada Quesadilla

Isabel
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 LB Flank Steak
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Trader Joe's
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Salt Trader Joe's brand
  • 4 Flour tortillas Burrito size
  • 2 cups shredded cheese Mozzarella, pepper jack, Oaxaca
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • Guacamole and sour cream optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill to medium high heat
  • Season the flank steak on both sides with the paprika, onion salt, salt and pepper
    1 LB Flank Steak, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon Onion Salt, Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grill the steak for 4-6 minutes on each side for a medium rare temperature. Or use a meat thermometer to cook to desired doneness.
  • Let the steak rest for 5 and cut in strips and then cubes
  • Add spray oil to a non-stick pan and add the tortilla, add cheese and the cubed steak. Fold the tortilla in half and cook for about 1 minute on each side until the cheese is melted
    4 Flour tortillas, 2 cups shredded cheese
  • Cook each side until slightly crispy, cut the quesadilla in half and serve with cilantro, guacamole and sour cream
    Guacamole and sour cream, Cilantro for garnish
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