Steak Quesadillas — Using Leftovers

2025-09-26T00:00:00Z 2025-09-26T00:00:00Z meals-made-easy technique leftovers steak quesadilla mexican

Sources

Meals Made Easy by Tayler DiGiacomo, Work Smarter Guide (Week 2)

Steak Quesadillas

Servings: 4 | Prep & Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover steak (Perfect Oven Steak), thinly sliced
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Optional: sautéed peppers and onions, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa

Directions

  1. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  2. Place one tortilla in the dry skillet. Sprinkle half of it with cheese, then layer steak slices and any optional toppings.
  3. Fold the empty half over the filling. Press down gently with a spatula.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  5. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.

Variations

  • Korean Beef Quesadillas: Use leftover Korean beef + mozzarella + a drizzle of sriracha mayo
  • Breakfast Quesadillas: Add scrambled egg