Loaded NY Strip Steak Quesadilla
This Loaded NY Strip Quesadilla is a cheesy, smoky flavor bomb! Juicy seared steak is layered with sweet corn, peppers, onions, and melty cheese, all folded in a golden tortilla. Finished with smoky BBQ seasoning, it’s bold, hearty, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight at taco night—or any night!
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Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 NY strip steak (8–10 oz)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 springs thyme
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/2 small onion sliced
- 1/2 bell pepper sliced (any color)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp ButcherBox Sweet and Smoky BBQ Rub seasoning
- lime wedges, sour cream, salsa, hot sauce Optional
Instructions
Preparation:
- Rub steak with ButcherBox Sweet and Smoky BBQ Rub Seasoning on all sides.
- Thinly slice onion and bell pepper. If using canned or frozen corn, drain or thaw beforehand.
- Use any melty blend, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican-style.
How to Cook:
- Heat a skillet over high heat.
- Add steak and sear for 30 seconds per side, then cook 2½ minutes more, flipping once.
- Add butter, thyme, and garlic. Baste steak for 1 minute.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- In the same skillet, add oil if needed.
- Cook onions, bell peppers, and corn with 2 tsp of BBQ seasoning until softened and lightly charred (about 3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium.
- Lay 1 tortilla flat, sprinkle half the cheese on one side.
- Top with steak slices, sautéed veggies, and remaining cheese.
- Fold the tortilla in half and press gently.
- Cook the folded quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the second quesadilla.
- Cut into wedges. Serve with lime wedges, sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce!
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