Chipotle Steak Quesadilla

Posted on September 10, 2025

Chipotle Steak Quesadilla

**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

**Make the Vinaigrette:**

  1. In a food processor, combine honey, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, black pepper, salt, paprika, garlic cloves, oregano, adobo sauce, and chili powder.
  2. Blend while streaming in the oil until smooth. Adjust flavors as needed and set aside.

**Make the Fajitas:**

  1. 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:**

  1. In a bowl, mix garlic, chili powder, salt, oregano, black pepper, cumin, coriander, adobo, and olive oil to create the marinade.
  2. Coat the steak with the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Sear the steak in a heated cast iron skillet until cooked to your liking. Chop into small pieces and set aside.

**Assemble the Quesadilla:**

  1. Heat a large pan and spray with oil. Place a tortilla in the pan.
  2. Add cheese, fajitas, steak, salsa, and more cheese on one side of the tortilla. Fold over the other side and toast until golden brown.
  3. Flip and repeat. Cut into pieces and serve warm with vinaigrette and sour cream for dipping. Enjoy!
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