Healthy Steak and Cheese Quesadillas
Healthy Steak and Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Quesadillas
- 8 whole wheat tortillas, 8-inch
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced, any color
- as needed cooking spray
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, non-fat
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced sirloin steak with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Wipe the skillet clean if necessary. Reduce heat to medium. Lightly spray one side of a whole wheat tortilla with cooking spray. Place the tortilla, sprayed side down, in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over half of the tortilla. Top with a portion of the cooked steak, diced red onion, and sliced bell pepper. Sprinkle with another 1/4 cup of cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Press down gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board. Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Cut each quesadilla into 2 or 3 wedges. Serve immediately with plain Greek yogurt, salsa, and fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Healthy Steak and Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Quesadillas
- 8 whole wheat tortillas, 8-inch
- 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced, any color
- as needed cooking spray
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, non-fat
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, toss the thinly sliced sirloin steak with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Wipe the skillet clean if necessary. Reduce heat to medium. Lightly spray one side of a whole wheat tortilla with cooking spray. Place the tortilla, sprayed side down, in the skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over half of the tortilla. Top with a portion of the cooked steak, diced red onion, and sliced bell pepper. Sprinkle with another 1/4 cup of cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Press down gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board. Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Cut each quesadilla into 2 or 3 wedges. Serve immediately with plain Greek yogurt, salsa, and fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min