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Steak Quesadillas

4 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • skirt steakMeat2 pieces
  • olive oilPantry80 ml
  • soy saucePantry60 ml
  • orange (zested and juiced)Produce1 piece
  • lime (2 juiced for the marinade, 1 zested; half juiced for the sauce)Produce3 pieces
  • garlic (crushed)Produce6 pieces
  • fresh cilantro (chopped)Produce30 g
  • chipotle chili powderSpices6 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • ground cuminSpices3 g
  • dried oreganoSpices3 g
  • cremaDairy120 ml
  • Valentina hot saucePantry30 ml
  • large flour tortillasBakery4 pieces
  • Oaxaca cheese (shredded)Dairy300 g

per serving

Nutrition

736kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
41 g
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Tools

  • Grill
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Make the steak marinade

    • In a bowl, combine the olive oil, soy sauce, orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice of two limes.
    • Crush in the garlic, then add the onion powder, ground cumin, chipotle chili powder, dried oregano and fresh cilantro.
    • Whisk everything together until well blended.
    Step 1
  2. Marinate the steak

    • Coat the skirt steaks generously in the marinade.
    • Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
    Step 2
  3. Grill the steak

    • Grill the skirt steaks on a very high heat grill.
    • Cook about 4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook the second side.
    • Let the steak rest for a few minutes.
    Step 3
  4. Cube the steak

    • Cut the rested steak into cubes.
    Step 4
  5. Make the dipping sauce

    • Mix the crema, Valentina hot sauce and the juice of half a lime in a bowl.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble and cook the quesadillas

    • Place a large flour tortilla in a pan over medium heat.
    • Cover the tortilla with shredded Oaxaca cheese and a generous amount of cubed steak, then fold it over.
    • Once the cheese starts to melt, flip the quesadilla and cook until both sides are golden and crispy.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Slice the quesadilla and serve with the dipping sauce.
    Step 7