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Steak Quesadilla Recipe Made with Corn Tortillas

September 1, 2016 By Katie Moseman 17 Comments

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If you’ve never used corn tortillas to make steak quesadillas, you’re in for a treat!  This steak quesadilla recipe is super easy and so delicious.

If you've never used corn tortillas to make steak quesadillas, you're in for a treat! This steak quesadilla recipe is super easy and so delicious.

Steak Quesadilla Recipe

I may not mention it a lot, but I’m devoted to using up leftovers.  I don’t know how I got that way.  Come to think of it, I don’t remember Mom throwing out a lot of food.  It always seemed to disappear somewhere.

Maybe I’ve just solved a mystery!  I’ll have to ask her if she’s devoted to using up leftovers, too.

Parties are one of the types of occasions that tend to produce a lot of leftovers.  When you grocery shop for a party, you tend to load up your cart with more than you actually need, because it’s always better to have too much than too little.

I found myself in this situation after buying a whole lot of steak to cook on the grill.  I certainly didn’t want to skimp on the steak servings, so I ordered generously from the butcher counter.

The steak was a delight, and despite the fact that it was a delight, we still had about half a pound of cooked steak left over.

That’s when my mind started whirring.  What will I make with this?

If you've never used corn tortillas to make steak quesadillas, you're in for a treat! This steak quesadilla recipe is super easy and so delicious.

I started thinking about it before the meat even cooled.

Numerous possibilities danced through my head like a steak-based conga line, but in the end, I decided to make steak quesadillas.

I love to treat everyone to my steak quesadillas.  It’s not that I’m one to brag (yes, I am), but I’ve got a great steak quesadilla recipe.  I use HERDEZ® Salsa that to give it a fresh, delicious flavor.  You can find HERDEZ® Brand products at Walmart (scroll down to the bottom of this post for help finding these products).

Herdez Salsa

It’s perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to football watching parties, to dining al fresco on the back porch.

Herdez Salsa Verde

We decided to serve the steak quesadillas outside and make an occasion of it.  Here in Florida, the heat can be a little intense, so we set up on our covered and screened back porch.  We have an outdoor dining area for that very purpose!

If you've never used corn tortillas to make steak quesadillas, you're in for a treat! This steak quesadilla recipe is super easy and so delicious.

Plus, when you get full, you can go settle in the hammock until you feel up to moving around again.

Feet on a Hammock

Then you can get up and go check on how the kumquats are coming along.

Blue sky and trees

Tips for Making Steak Quesadillas

  • Yes, you may substitute flour tortillas if you want.  My kids prefer flour to corn, so I know how it goes.  However, if you’ve never had corn tortillas on your quesadillas, you really should try them!
  • If you want to add more veggies, feel free.  The only thing to watch out for is that if you have more fillings than cheese, your fillings may have a tendency to fall out (the cheese is what holds them in).
  • A nonstick pan is wonderful for this recipe.  You get great browning on the outside and no sticking.
  • I usually use Mexican melting cheese (sometimes called “quesadilla cheese”) for an authentic taste and gooey melted texture.  If you can’t find it, use your favorite shredded melting cheese.
  • If you have extra steak left over, you can use it to make these delicious breakfast bowls.

If you've never used corn tortillas to make steak quesadillas, you're in for a treat! This steak quesadilla recipe is super easy and so delicious.

If you've never used corn tortillas to make steak quesadillas, you're in for a treat! This steak quesadilla recipe is super easy and so delicious.
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Steak Quesadilla Recipe Made with Corn Tortillas

If you've never used corn tortillas to make steak quesadillas, you're in for a treat! This steak quesadilla recipe is super easy and so delicious.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 quesadillas
Calories 616 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 2 cups steak cooked, in bite sized chunks
  • 3 tablespoons HERDEZ® Salsa Verde
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded quesadilla melting cheese

Instructions

  1. Toss the steak with the salsa to coat.
  2. Preheat a large nonstick pan on medium low heat for a few minutes.
  3. When the pan is hot, place corn tortillas in the pan (do not overlap).
  4. Sprinkle cheese and steak on each tortilla, then add another tortilla and press down. Cook the quesadilla until there are brown spots on the outside of the corn tortilla on the bottom, then use a large turner to flip the quesadilla over. Continue cooking until the cheese is melted and the corn tortilla on the bottom has brown spots.
  5. Repeat with more tortillas, steak, and cheese.
  6. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Steak Quesadilla Recipe Made with Corn Tortillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Cholesterol 161mg54%
Sodium 730mg32%
Potassium 272mg8%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 43g86%
Vitamin A 75IU2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 891mg89%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Herdez Label

The authentic flavors of HERDEZ® salsa make any meal more enjoyable, so be sure to look for these salsas in the Hispanic Foods aisle at Walmart so you can share them with family and friends.

Herdez Salsa at Walmart

Get recipe inspiration and beef nutrition information at “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.”

If you've never used corn tortillas to make steak quesadillas, you're in for a treat! This steak quesadilla recipe is super easy and so delicious.

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  1. Jeanette

    September 1, 2016 at 9:45 am

    OH my gosh I wish I saw this last night! This would be PERFECT! I need more steak so I can make this!

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  2. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen

    September 1, 2016 at 10:32 am

    I always prefer corn tortillas, and this filling sounds delicious! Love Herdez salsas, too.

    Reply
  3. lisa

    September 1, 2016 at 11:52 am

    These quesadillas look so good! I make some kind of tacos or burritos for dinner once a week, but now I’m going to have to make these!

    Reply
  4. Christy Garrett

    September 1, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    We love quesadillas in our house. I usually make chicken ones though. I need to get some more salsa, we ran out last week.

    Reply
  5. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

    September 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    I love quesadillas and steak ones are definitely my favorite. I can’t wait to try your recipe. It sounds absolutely delicious.

    Reply
  6. mitch

    September 1, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    That looks delicious! I love quesadillas and usually have chicken, but next time this steak one is for me!

    Reply
  7. Sarah

    September 1, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    What a yummy quesadilla recipe to try out. I love it. I am totally going to try this for sure!

    Reply
  8. Liz Mays

    September 1, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    I’d love these quesadillas, yum! I can’t believe we haven’t made quesadillas in such a long time. I need to remedy that.

    Reply
  9. Stephanie Jeannot

    September 1, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    Sounds really good. I have definitely got to try this recipe out. My favorite kind of food.

    Reply
  10. Jaime Nicole

    September 1, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    Steak quesadillas are a favorite treat of mine! I’m definitely going to try out your recipe – it’s making my stomach growl!

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  11. Gwendolyn Mulholland

    September 1, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    I love quesadillas and having steak in them makes them even more tasty. I am going to have to pick up some ingredients at the grocery tomorrow so I can make these.

    Reply
  12. Jocelyn Cañasa Brown

    September 2, 2016 at 5:29 am

    Yum! Those look so good. And this would be such a great recipe to make for this long weekend.

    Reply
  13. Michelle @ DishesAndDustBunnies.com

    September 2, 2016 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! Those steak quesadillas look so amazing!! Looks like I have something new to add to next week’s meal plan! Thanks! 😀

    Reply
  14. Melissa Dixon

    September 2, 2016 at 10:20 am

    I love a good salsa verde, we just started making our own but it is a lot of work. I think I need to pick some of this up.

    Reply
  15. Inspiring Kitchen

    September 2, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    The quesadillas look so inviting. Another great item as snack and many love this food 🙂

    Reply
  16. Terri Beavers

    September 3, 2016 at 8:13 am

    Oh wow those look amazing. I use flour tortillas in a lot of things but I don’t think I’ve ever tried corn tortillas.

    Reply
  17. Christina Aliperti

    September 4, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    I love steak and these look amazing. I usually do chicken quesadillas but I will definitely be making these next instead.

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