Description
A delicious and savory carne asada quesadilla filled with marinated beef and melted cheese, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carne asada (marinated beef)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers, sauté until softened.
- Add carne asada to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the meat and vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half with cheese, add the carne asada mixture, and top with more cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half and cook until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice and serve with salsa or guacamole.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the carne asada overnight.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or avocado.
- Serve with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Carne Asada Quesadilla, Mexican Recipe, Quick Meal