Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla (Printer-Friendly)

Sirloin steak and three cheeses meld with creamy jalapeño sauce inside crispy burrito-sized tortillas.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 8 oz sirloin steak, trimmed of excess fat

→ Cheese Blend

02 - 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1/3 cup shredded American cheese

→ Sauce

05 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 1 tbsp finely chopped pickled jalapeños
07 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/8 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1/8 tsp onion powder
11 - 1/8 tsp salt

→ Tortillas

12 - 4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas (about 12 inches)

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Combine mayonnaise, chopped jalapeños, cayenne, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the sirloin steak until browned on both sides, approximately 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain to preserve tenderness.
03 - Warm a clean skillet over medium heat to ensure even browning and crisp crust formation on the tortillas.
04 - Place one tortilla in the skillet. On one half, layer a third of the sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and American cheese. Add a quarter of the sliced steak, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top to encase the filling.
05 - Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of jalapeño sauce on the empty half of the tortilla. Carefully fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling.
06 - Cook the quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden and crisp. Flip carefully and cook an additional 3 minutes on the other side, ensuring cheese is fully melted and crust is crispy.
07 - Remove the quesadilla from skillet and let rest for 1 minute to prevent hot cheese oozing. Slice into 3-4 wedges before serving.
08 - Cook each quesadilla individually following the same layering, folding, cooking, and resting method to avoid overcrowding and maintain crispness.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Preparing the sauce in advance enhances flavor complexity.
02 - Allowing the steak to rest after cooking ensures juicier and more tender slices.
03 - Cooking quesadillas one at a time prevents soggy tortillas and uneven heating.
04 - Resting cooked quesadillas before cutting retains filling integrity and prevents burns.

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