Get ready to make the famous Chipotle-inspired Viral Steak Quesadilla with a delicious honey vinaigrette right in your own kitchen! This quesadilla brings the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich, but with an extra kick of spice.
Chipotle Steak Quesadilla
Ingredients
**For the Steak:**
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 2 tablespoons adobo paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- Squeeze of lime juice
**For the Vinaigrette:**
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup red vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 to 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
**For the Fajitas:**
- 2 green bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
**For Assembly:**
- Flour tortillas
- Monterrey Jack cheese shredded
- Hot salsa
- Sour cream
Instructions
**Make the Vinaigrette:**
- In a food processor, combine honey, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, black pepper, salt, paprika, garlic cloves, oregano, adobo sauce, and chili powder.
- Blend while streaming in the oil until smooth. Adjust flavors as needed and set aside.
**Make the Fajitas:**
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté bell peppers, onions, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt in olive oil for 7 to 8 minutes until softened. Set aside.
**Prepare the Steak:**
- In a bowl, mix garlic, chili powder, salt, oregano, black pepper, cumin, coriander, adobo, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- Coat the steak with the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the steak in a heated cast iron skillet until cooked to your liking. Chop into small pieces and set aside.
**Assemble the Quesadilla:**
- Heat a large pan and spray with oil. Place a tortilla in the pan.
- Add cheese, fajitas, steak, salsa, and more cheese on one side of the tortilla. Fold over the other side and toast until golden brown.
- Flip and repeat. Cut into pieces and serve warm with vinaigrette and sour cream for dipping. Enjoy!