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Cheese-crusted Steak Quesadillas with Chipotle Lime Mayo

Cheese-crusted Steak Quesadillas with Chipotle Lime Mayo
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Indulge in the irresistible delight of Cheese-crusted Steak Quesadillas with Chipotle Lime Mayo. These golden, crispy quesadillas are packed with succulent skirt steak, melty cheese, and sautéed veggies, all enhanced by a zesty chipotle lime mayo that adds the perfect kick. Perfect for game nights, family dinners, or a satisfying weeknight meal, this recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your tastes. Enjoy every bite of this savory treat that’s sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound skirt steak
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for grilling)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon blended pickled jalapeños with brine
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle paste
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (for cooking)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeño (finely chopped)
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chipotle Lime Mayo by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, blended pickled jalapeños, lime juice, and chipotle paste. Chill in the fridge.
  2. Season both sides of the skirt steak with sea salt, ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over high heat; cook the steak for about 3 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let rest before slicing thinly.
  4. Sauté sliced onion and green bell pepper in the same skillet until charred.
  5. Assemble quesadillas: melt cheese on a tortilla in a heated skillet, add sliced steak and veggies, drizzle with mayo before folding.
  6. Cook each quesadilla until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

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