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