Spicy Skirt Steak Quesadilla Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
3 quesadillas
Ingredients
  • ¾ pound skirt steak
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded, if desired, and thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces shredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
Directions
  1. Cut the skirt steak to fit the skillet, if needed, and pat dry. Sprinkle the steak on both sides with chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, coating the steak evenly.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering.
  3. Transfer the steaks to the hot skillet and sear until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Flip and cook on the other side until the steaks reach your desired doneness (130 F for medium-rare).
  5. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and rest for 10 minutes.
  6. In the meantime, add 1 tablespoon oil, the onions, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper to the skillet over medium heat.
  7. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent.
  8. Add the jalapeños and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  9. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean.
  10. Use a sharp knife to slice the steak across the grain into roughly ¼ inch–thick slices.
  11. Lay out one tortilla.
  12. Top evenly with a layer of cheese.
  13. Top with ⅓ of the steak.
  14. Top with ⅓ of the onion mixture.
  15. Top with another layer of cheese, and finish with a tortilla. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, steak, and onion mixture to make 3 quesadillas total.
  16. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  17. Add one quesadilla to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, until browned.
  18. Flip and cook the remaining side until browned and heated through.
  19. Transfer to a serving plate or cutting board and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  20. Cut the quesadillas into sections and serve hot, with your desired toppings.