How to Make Fajita Quesadillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to satisfying your craving for Mexican food, few dishes are as versatile and delicious as fajitas. The sizzling combination of seasoned meats, peppers, and onions is a beloved staple in Tex-Mex cuisine, and for good reason. But what if you could take the savory, spicy flavors of fajitas and combine them with the gooey, cheesy goodness of a quesadilla? That's where fajita quesadillas come in. This mouthwatering fusion dish takes all the best elements of fajitas and quesadillas an...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • ½ green bell pepper, sliced
  • salt to taste
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • ½ pound cooked steak, cut into 1/4-inch thick pieces
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until onions are softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season mixture with salt and transfer to a bowl.
  • Brush 1 side of each tortilla with remaining oil. Place 1 tortilla, oil-side down, in the same skillet; sprinkle with 1/2 the steak, 1/2 the onion mixture, and 1/2 the Mexican cheese mixture. Place a second tortilla, oil-side up, onto cheese layer, pressing down with a spatula to seal.
  • Cook quesadilla over medium heat until cheese melts and tortillas are browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove quesadilla from skillet and cut into wedges. Repeat with remaining ingredients for second quesadilla.
  • Nutrition

    552 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 762mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 313mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 185mg