Delicious and Easy Kid-Friendly Flank Steak Quesadillas

These Kid-Friendly Flank Steak Quesadillas are a perfect meal option for families with kids. It's a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that combines tender flank steak, melted cheese, and flavorful seasonings in a crispy tortilla. With a preparing time of just 30 minutes, you can have a fulfilling and wholesome meal on the table in no time. This recipe is loved by kids and adults alike and is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• 1 pound flank steak
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 avocado, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Rub the steak with olive oil and then sprinkle the spice mixture all over the steak, pressing it gently to adhere.
4. Grill the steak for about 4-6 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
5. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
6. Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
7. Place a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Monterey Jack cheese on one half of the tortilla.
8. Top the cheese with some sliced steak, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
9. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
10. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
11. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
12. Place a filled tortilla in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
13. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
14. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve them with sliced avocados on the side.

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