Spicy Steak Quesadilla
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Spicy Steak Quesadilla
Quesadillas have never been this tasty before!
With the spicy meat and crisp tortillas, no
wonder this is the perfect quesadilla recipe!
Recipe courtesy of Wolfgang Puck, 2004
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INGREDIENTS:
| 4 |
(12-inch) flour tortillas |
| ½ |
cup grated Cheddar, plus ¼ cup |
| 8 |
ounces sirloin steak, grilled to desired doneness and thinly sliced |
| 1 |
to 2 tbsp minced jalapeno |
| ¼ |
cup salsa, plus more for serving |
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Vegetable oil, for cooking |
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Cilantro sprigs, for garnish |
DIRECTIONS:
| 1. |
Lay out 2 of the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Top with ½ cup of the Cheddar, |
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spreading evenly over the tortillas. |
| 2. |
Divide the steak among the tortillas and sprinkle with the desired amount of jalapeno. |
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Top with salsa and remaining ¼ cup cheese. |
| 3. |
Top with remaining tortillas and press to seal. |
| 4. |
Heat a large saute pan over high heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan |
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and lower the heat to medium. |
| 5. |
Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the |
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other quesadilla. |
| 6. |
Let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into 8 or 10 pieces. Garnish with salsa and cilantro sprigs. |