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Published: Mar 6, 2025 · Modified: May 15, 2025 by Kathy

Steak Quesadilla

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Two pictures of sliced quesadillas.

This steak quesadilla is quick, easy, and delicious! Made with leftover steak, two kinds of cheese, and roasted chiles.

Makes a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

A steak quesadilla cut into wedges and stacked on a wooden board.

Quesadilla with steak

My family eats cheese quesadillas all the time. When my kids were little, it was their go-to lunch choice for several days of the week. We still make quesadillas today. They are fast, easy, and delicious. And we always have cheese and tortillas in the fridge.

Last weekend, Rod smoked a prime rib. It was delicious, but we have a ton of leftover prime rib. I've tried to repurpose it in as many ways as possible and steak quesadillas were a definite hit!

Leftover steak quesadillas are perfect with leftover steak, prime rib, or beef roast.

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making a steak quesadilla.

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

  • Tortillas - Use 8-inch flour tortillas.
  • Leftover Steak - Use any leftover steak or beef. We've used leftover prime rib. Cut the leftovers into small pieces.
  • Cheese - Two types of cheese are used in the quesadilla, cheddar and pepper Jack. You can use your favorite type of cheese. I'll often use whatever I have on hand. Use Colby, Monterey Jack, Swiss, or smoked gouda.
  • Roasted Chiles - Use your favorite variety. You can use frozen roasted chiles or a small can of roasted chiles.
  • Butter - Spread on the outside of the tortillas.

Step-by-step directions

A tortilla topped with shredded cheese and chopped steak.
  1. Butter one side of a tortilla. Place butter side down on a plate.
  2. Top with half of the shredded cheese, and half of the steak, and sprinkle with the roasted chiles.
  3. Butter another tortilla and place on top with the buttered side up.
An uncooked quesadilla on a cast iron skillet.
  1. Place on a preheated ungreased skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes over low - medium low heat until browned.
  2. Carefully flip to cook the other side. It's okay to rest your fingertips on the uncooked side while you're flipping to help hold everything together.
  3. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until browned and the cheese is melted and the steak is heated through.
A cooked quesadilla on a cutting board.
  1. Allow the quesadilla to rest for 2-3 minutes, then slice it into wedges using a pizza cutter or a large knife.
  2. Repeat with the second quesadilla.
Quesadilla with steak and cheese topped with salsa.
  1. Serve topped with your choice of toppings: salsa, sour cream, guacamole, green onions.

Recipe tips

  • Don't allow your pan to become too hot. If the outside is browning too quickly, turn the heat down.
  • If needed, you can flip the quesadilla more than once. You want the cheese to be melty and the steak to be hot.
  • Allow the quesadillas to cool a bit before slicing to help prevent the cheese from oozing everywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour?

Yes, corn tortillas can be used for a quesadilla instead of flour tortillas.

Can I use other types of cheese?

Any type of cheese that melts easily can be used in a quesadilla. Pick your favorite.

Serving suggestions

We enjoy quesadillas with a variety of toppings.

  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Green Salsa
  • Sour Cream

Love quesadillas? Try Smoked Sausage Quesadilla and Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla.

Lifting a slice of quesadilla with melty cheese dripping down from the slice.

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A steak quesadilla cut into wedges and stacked on a wooden board.

Steak Quesadilla Recipe

Kathy Berget
Quick and easy quesadilla made with leftover steak and two kinds of cheeses.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 13 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 people
Calories 970 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Griddle
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 flour tortillas (8 inch)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups leftover steak (cut into ½-1 inch pieces)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup roasted chiles (diced)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a cast iron skillet over low heat.
  • Butter one side of a tortilla. Place butter side down on a plate.
    4 flour tortillas, 2 tablespoons butter
  • Top with half of the shredded cheese, and half of the steak, and sprinkle with the roasted chiles.
    1 ½ cups leftover steak, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese, ¼ cup roasted chiles
  • Butter another tortilla and place on top with the buttered side up.
  • Place on a preheated ungreased skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes over low to medium-low heat until browned.
  • Carefully flip to cook the other side. It's okay to rest your fingertips on the uncooked side while you're flipping to help hold everything together.
  • Cook for another 3-4 minutes until browned and the cheese is melted and the steak is heated through.
  • Allow the quesadilla to rest for 2-3 minutes, then slice it into wedges using a pizza cutter or a large knife.
  • Repeat with second quesadilla.

Notes

  • Don't allow your pan to become too hot. If the outside is browning too quickly, turn the heat down.
  • If needed, you can flip the quesadilla more than once. You want the cheese to be melty and the steak to be hot.
  • Allow the quesadillas to cool a bit before slicing to help prevent the cheese from oozing everywhere.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 970kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 68gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1407mgPotassium: 637mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 928IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 759mgIron: 6mg
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