Chimichurri Grilled Steak Quesadilla: A Flavorful Delight!
Chimichurri Grilled Steak Quesadilla is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines grilled steak with a vibrant chimichurri sauce, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 cup chimichurri sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the flank steak with salt and pepper.
- Grill the steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and layer with cheese, sliced steak, and a drizzle of chimichurri sauce.
- Top with another tortilla and cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cut into wedges and serve with extra chimichurri sauce on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the quesadilla.
- Chimichurri sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to use other types of cheese based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg