How to Make Steak Quesadillas : Mexican & Southwestern Dishes

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber; corn tortillas are often less expensive.

steak

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean cuts reduce fat intake; ground beef is usually more budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese has fewer calories; processed cheese is often cheaper.

Take a flour tortilla and place cheddar cheese over half of it.

Sprinkle chopped steak over the cheese on that half.

Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.

Lay the folded tortilla on a skillet and press down with a spatula.

Cook until the outside is crispy.

Cut the quesadilla into wedges.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream and Pico de Gallo on each piece.

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