Beef Quesadillas are a simple, easy, and savory, loaded with steak and cheese, fresh peppers, onions, and a savory blend of spices! This easy beef quesadilla recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together in just under 20 minutes for a fun dinner your family will love.
Favorite Recipe for Quesadillas
My family loves quesadilla night, and once you try this beef quesadillas recipe, it is so easy to see why! Thin and juicy cuts of steak layered over cheese, filled with other classic ingredients - including a homemade quesadilla sauce- between two fluffy tortillas. These steak quesadillas are golden on the outside and softly cheesy on the inside! There are two secret ingredients- my delicious butter garlic sauce, spread on the outside of the tortillas with parmesan cheese, and my creamy, tangy quesadilla sauce for dipping. These two special ingredients make these beef quesadillas seriously tasty! The best part about this beef quesadilla recipe is how it can be served either as a savory main course for dinner, or as the perfect appetizer for a party. This is the perfect dish to make using leftovers, including with ground beef! Enjoy!
Beef Quesadilla Ingredients
Olive oilBell peppersOnionsGarlic powderSalt PepperFlour tortillas - corn tortillas will also work, for gluten-freeCooked beef or steak - try one of my steak dinner ideas or even leftover taco meatShredded cheesegarlic butter (to brush over tortillas)Parmesan cheeseSteak seasoning
How to Make Beef Quesadillas
Beef Quesadilla Recipe Tips
Try not to overstuff the tortillas while making quesadillas. Leave a little room around the edge as the ingredients will expand and the tortilla will shrink with the heat. This will make it easier for flipping!If your quesadillas are cooking too quickly (and starting to burn), turn down the heat! Flour tortillas need to be toasted over medium heat, don’t brown them too quickly.Garlic butter and Parmesan makes a fantastic pairing for quesadillas, but if you’re short on time or ingredients you can also use olive oil.
Best Type of Beef for Quesadillas
If you are making the beef completely from scratch for quesadillas and have no leftovers, use my Carne Asada recipe for amazing flavor or try using my Reverse Sear Steak recipe if you like to marinate your steak before cooking it. But, beef quesadillas are so versatile, you can use whatever type of beef you have on hand to make them. I like to use bite-sized pieces of juicy sirloin, chuck, New York Strip, or classic ribeye! This is also an excellent recipe to use ground beef in to make cheesy ground beef quesadillas- they are so good! Try making beef quesadillas using:
Birria TacosCrockpot Taco MeatGrilled Sirloin SteakInstant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
Beef Quesadillas Sauce
My creamy and tangy quesadilla sauce is the perfect pairing for savory steak quesadillas! This sauce uses simple ingredients and can be whipped up in no time! Here’s what you will need:
MayonnaiseSour creamPickled jalapeno juiceGround cuminGarlic powderSaltChili powder
How to Reheat Quesadillas
When I make beef quesadillas, I tend to make quite a few! This makes them perfect for reheating and enjoying throughout the week. Cooked and assembled beef quesadillas are best when left in the fridge, covered, for up 4 days. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Beef quesadillas can be reheated in the microwave, stove, or try the air fryer! Reheat on the stove over low-medium heat until heated through and crisped, in the microwave in 30 second intervals, or in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.Keep in mind, the quesadillas have already been toasted, so it is important to monitor the heat levels because they will continue to brown as they reheat.
What to Serve with Quesadillas
When I make my beef quesadillas, I like to cut them into triangles, layer them on a big platter, and top them with all of the classics- sour cream, lettuce, salsa, guacamole, and of course my delicious quesadilla sauce. Here are some more ideas of what to serve with beef quesadillas:
Elote Corn (Mexican Street Corn)Mango Peach SalsaCilantro Lime RiceStreet Corn DipBlack-Eyed Pea Salad
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