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Spice Up Your Dinner with Jalapeno Popper Steak Quesadilla Delights

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A delicious fusion of steak and spicy jalapenos in a cheesy quesadilla.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season flank steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then cook in olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side. Let it rest.
  2. Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
  3. Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and jalapenos in a bowl.
  4. Heat a skillet, place a tortilla, spread cheese mixture, layer sliced steak, and fold over.
  5. Cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Cut into wedges, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot with dipping sauces.

Notes

  • Adjust jalapeno quantity based on spice tolerance.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Omnivore

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg