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stacked slices of steak quesadilla topped with creamy jalapeno sauce.

Best Steak Quesadilla Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
This steak quesadilla is the best Taco Bell copycat recipe! Follow my step-by-step instructions to make this takeaway favorite at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 567 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla's

  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 cup steak (cooked and sliced)
  • 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 4 tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons butter

For the Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon pickled jalapeno juice
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

For the Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

  • Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.

For the Steak Quesadilla's

  • Toss the cooked steak and the shredded cheese with the taco seasonoing.
  • Heat a skillet to medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • Spread desired amount of creamy jalapeno sauce on each tortilla.
  • Place one tortilla in the pan and place half the cheese, steak, and taco seasoning mixture on top. Top with another torilla.
  • Cook about 3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Repeat for the remaining quesadilla.

Notes

  • Add some avocado: If you want to reduce the amount of cheese, you can add some mashed avocado to the quesadilla. It's still creamy and delicious! Don't omit the cheese completely; it helps hold the quesadilla together.
  • Use different cheese: While cheddar is one of the cheeses in Taco Bell's original recipe, a traditional Mexican cheese like queso Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese would be a great alternative. You can also use a mix of different cheeses for more flavor.
  • Try a different meat: If you're not a fan of steak, you can use grilled chicken, turkey, or ground beef.
  • Make it dairy-free: Use vegan cheese, cooking spray, and coconut milk yogurt (to replace the sour cream) to make this recipe dairy-free. Choose a vegan cheese that melts well, as some brands don't melt as easily.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 764mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 944IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 368mgIron: 2mg
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