Quesadilla with grilled steak, chipotle peppers and pepper jack cheese topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of half a lime
- Juice of half an orange
- Skirt steak weighing 200g, wash and trim fat
- Olive oil to grease the grates
- 4 25cm diameter wheat tortillas (for burritos)
- 2 cups grated pepper jack cheese
- 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped, + 1-2 tbsp sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Guacamole, salsa, chopped green onions, sour cream - for serving
Preparation:
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the garlic, cumin, lime and orange juice, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Add the steak, coat well with the mixture, and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Lightly brush the grill grate with olive oil. Grill the steak, turning once, until medium-rare, 2-6 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the steak. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the steak across the grain and set aside.
- Place the tortilla on a work surface and sprinkle it evenly with 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese. Add 1/4 cup and some chopped chipotle adobo sauce. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
- In a large nonstick or cast iron skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Cook the quesadillas, turning once, until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
- Cut quesadillas into triangles and serve with guacamole, salsa, green onions and sour cream.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 620, Total Fat 42g, Saturated Fat 20g, Protein 32g, Carbohydrates 30g, Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 119mg, Sodium 1148mg, Sugars 4g. |