1 ½poundsNew York strip steaksliced very thin *see notes for substitutions
2tablespoonadobo sauce from can of chipotle peppers
2tablespoonneutral oilsuch as canola
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpepper
1/2teaspooncumin
1/2teaspoondried oregano
1/2teaspoonsmoked paprikaoptional
1garlic cloveminced
Juice of 1 lime
Chipotle honey vinaigrette
2chipotle peppers in adobo
1/4cupred wine vinegar
1/2cupneutral oil
3tablespoonshoney
1garlic cloverough chopped
1/2teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonsalt
Pinchblack pepper
Quesadilla assembly
Neutral cooking oil
1red onionsliced thin
1green bell peppersliced thin
4soft taco size flour tortillas
2cupsshredded pepper jack or monterey jack cheese
Sour cream for serving
Instructions
Marinate the steak: Combine all steak marinade ingredients in a small bowl, or resealable plastic bag, close the bag and rub it between your hands to mix the ingredients. Add the steak, refrigerate for 1 hour.
Make the vinaigrette: Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove to an airtight container and set aside in the refrigerator while the steak marinates.
Heat a large, heavy skillet (cast iron works best) over medium high heat, once hot, add a drizzle of oil to bottom of the pan and add about ⅓ of the steak, be sure not to crowd the pan or the steak will not brown. Leave undisturbed for 1 minute, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until almost cooked through, remove to a clean plate. Continue in batches until all steak is cooked.
Reduce heat to medium and add the onion and green pepper, and a small drizzle of oil if needed. Cook until veggies are tender, about 5-8 minutes, add a splash of water if they begin to stick at the end of cooking. Let the pan cool, then clean it out, or proceed with the recipe with another large pan.
Brush one side of each tortilla with oil. Heat a large skillet over medium low heat. Add two tortilla to the pan oil side down. Add a handful of cheese, steak, and veggies to each tortilla, push the top of the tortilla down onto the filling. Cook for about 2-4 minutes, or until tortilla is golden brown. Carefully flip and brown the other side for 2-4 minutes uncovered. If it browns too quickly before the cheese melts, turn the heat down to low. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Slice the quesadillas in half. Serve immediately with a bowl of the vinaigrette and a dollop of sour cream in the bowl of vinaigrette.
Notes
Be sure to slice the steak VERY thin, and against the grain. If you’re having trouble slicing it, put it in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up.