Grilled Steak Quesadillas

5 from 5 votes

Putting regular steak quesadillas on the grill adds so much flavor
and authenticity to the meal, you may never want to go back to the old
way of making them.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Grill/BBQ, Mexican/Spanish

Keyword: Grilled, Grilled Steak

Servings:

Calories: 432kcal

Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

Outdoor Barbecue Grill

Ingredients

1 pound steak
4 flour tortillas
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
green onions chopped (optional)
salsa
sour cream

Instructions

Season and grill steak to desired doneness (I like to season with Montreal Steak Seasoning). Slice into thin strips.
Place on tortilla, add cheese and green onion, fold over.
Spray each side of quesadilla with cooking spray, then grill for abour 1-2 minutes on each side or until tortilla becomes golden brown and a few grill marks.
Serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.

Notes

Cuts of steak to try:

Tri-tip is popular because of its lower fat content. But don't worry, it still has plenty of marbling to make it full of flavor — especially when its marinated and grilled.

New York Strip is ideal for grilling and is tender with an ideal amount of marbling. Many people prefer the New York Strip cooked on the rare side.

Sirloin steak is always a good option for its tenderness and availability. Just make sure to cut the steak strips thinly so they grill evenly.

Hangar steak is not as tender as some cuts, but its flavor makes it a fine choice for many meals, especially when marinated and grilled.

Filet Mignon is the most tender cut, however, because it doesn't have a bone attached it is not the most flavorful of the cuts of cow. Still, when cooked quickly to seal in its goodness, it's a great flavor of beef.

Flank steak or skirt steak are both great meats to serve thin, cut across the grain. Flavorful, but not the most tender. You can soak the meat in a marinade in an airtight container or a mixing bowl covered with plastic wrap in the fridge. Let the meat come to room temperature before tossing on the grill.

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