Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla (Printer-Friendly)

Tender steak, three cheese blend, and creamy jalapeño sauce create a crispy, flavorful and satisfying tortilla dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Steak

01 - 8 oz sirloin steak, fresh

→ Cheese blend

02 - 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
04 - 1/4 cup American cheese, shredded

→ Creamy jalapeño sauce

05 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
06 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeños
07 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
08 - 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Wrap

09 - 4 burrito-sized flour tortillas (10-inch)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped jalapeños, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Season the sirloin steak with salt and pepper, then cook for about 4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
03 - Return skillet to medium heat and let it warm thoroughly before assembling quesadillas to ensure crisp crust formation.
04 - Place one tortilla on a flat surface. Spread half of the shredded cheese blend evenly on one half of the tortilla. Add sliced sirloin steak on top, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the steak.
05 - Spread the creamy jalapeño sauce on the empty half of the tortilla to balance flavors without causing sogginess. Fold the tortilla in half to encase the filling.
06 - Place the folded quesadilla onto the preheated skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes until crisp and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove quesadilla from skillet and let rest for 1 minute to prevent cheese from oozing excessively. Cut into even wedges and serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Prepare the sauce and cook steak up to two days in advance, storing separately refrigerated for maximum freshness.
02 - Cook one quesadilla at a time to ensure even golden crispness without overcrowding the pan.

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