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Home » Main Dishes » Meats » Grilled Steak Quesadillas with Goat Cheese

Grilled Steak Quesadillas with Goat Cheese

Posted by: Diabetic Foodie / Appetizers & Snacks, Meats, Sandwiches / October 10, 2012

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These grilled steak quesadillas with goat cheese are a great way to use leftover steak! And the gooey cheese with roasted onions and peppers is simply delicious.

Grilled Steak and Goat Cheese Quesadilla, cut into 3 triangles and stacked on a blue plate

Whenever we fire up the grill, my husband and I like to make two steaks. We split the first one, then save the second one for a future meal.

Leftover steak has so many delicious uses. It’s great to add to a salad, to use in a stew, or to enjoy with eggs. But one of our favorite uses has to be these grilled steak quesadillas with goat cheese!

The onions in this recipe take a bit of time to roast, but they are so worth it. They add amazing sweetness to the hearty steak and gooey goat cheese.

And the rest of the dish comes together in just minutes! It’s a perfect quick lunch or dinner that’s easy to make and oh-so-delicious.

How to make grilled steak quesadillas with goat cheese

Ready to see how easily this leftover-steak quesadilla comes together?

Step 1: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2: When the oil is hot, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes. If the pan starts to get dry, reduce the heat to medium-low or add a little bit of water.

Step 3: Once the onions are soft and brown, remove them from heat.

Step 4: Briefly heat your cooked and sliced steak in the microwave until it’s just slightly warmer than room temperature.

Step 5: Place a tortilla on a clean, flat surface. Layer half of the tortilla with 1/4 of the steak, 1/4 of the goat cheese, 1/4 of the red pepper, and 1/4 of the onions.

Step 6: Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.

Step 7: Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Step 8: Heat a nonstick griddle over medium-high heat. When the griddle is hot, spray with cooking spray.

Step 9: Immediately add two quesadillas and cook until the bottoms are nicely browned, about 3 minutes.

Step 10: Flip the quesadillas, cook for another 3 minutes to brown the other side, then transfer to a cutting board.

Step 11: Allow the quesadillas to rest for 1-2 minutes, then slice each one into 3 wedges. Repeat until all quesadillas are cooked and sliced.

Serve immediately and enjoy them while they’re hot!

quesadilla slices stacked on a blue plate

Healthy ways to enjoy red meat

If you’re watching your saturated fat, you probably don’t indulge in red meat very often.

Personally, I’ve found that I can still enjoy steak as long as I limit my portion size and don’t eat it all the time. But when I do eat it, I always make sure to save enough to whip up these quesadillas!

The nutritional information for this dish includes flank steak, which is what I use. If you want to cut down on the fat by using a leaner cut of beef, you could try strip steak, tenderloin, top round, or top sirloin instead.

Storage

These quesadillas are best served immediately when the shells are nice and crispy and all the fillings are warm and melted.

If you don’t finish all of the servings, you can store them covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. However, it might be tough to reheat them evenly.

I would recommend letting them sit out at room temperature for about half an hour, then either reheating in the oven or quickly pan-frying.

Other healthy beef recipes

As long as you limit your portions and don’t eat it all the time, I think beef and steak can absolutely be a part of a healthy diet! If you’re looking for a few more ways to indulge your craving for red meat, here are a few of my favorite recipes I know you’ll enjoy:

  • Asian Steak Salad
  • Cuban Braised Beef
  • Beef Stew with Butternut Squash

When you’ve tried this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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quesadilla slices stacked on a blue plate
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Grilled Steak Quesadillas with Goat Cheese

These grilled steak quesadillas with goat cheese are a great way to use leftover steak! And the gooey cheese with roasted onions and peppers is simply delicious.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Author:Diabetic Foodie
Servings:4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet onion (halved, then each half sliced)
  • 4 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
  • 6 ounces grilled steak (thinly sliced across the grain)
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper (roasted — homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes. If the pan starts to get dry, reduce the heat to medium-low or add a little bit of water.
  • Once the onions are soft and brown, remove them from heat.
  • Briefly heat your cooked and sliced steak in the microwave until it’s just slightly warmer than room temperature.
  • Place a tortilla on a clean, flat surface. Layer half of the tortilla with 1/4 of the steak, 1/4 of the goat cheese, 1/4 of the red pepper, and 1/4 of the onions.
  • Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • Heat a nonstick griddle over medium-high heat. When the griddle is hot, spray with cooking spray.
  • Immediately add two quesadillas and cook until the bottoms are nicely browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Flip the quesadillas, cook for another 3 minutes to brown the other side, then transfer to a cutting board.
  • Allow the quesadillas to rest for 1-2 minutes, then slice each one into 3 wedges. Repeat until all quesadillas are cooked and sliced.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings. Each serving is 1 quesadilla.
The nutritional information is based on using flank steak. To lower the fat in this recipe, use a leaner cut of beef such as strip steak, tenderloin, top round or top sirloin.
This dish is best served immediately. If you have leftovers, they can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Grilled Steak Quesadillas with Goat Cheese
Amount Per Serving (1 quesadilla)
Calories 359 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 418mg18%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Net carbs 30g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: easy dinner recipes, steak quesadillas
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  1. Bams Kitchen says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:12 am

    Im living in Hong kong so I guess that sums ups my options for alternative options Tex mex food. I will check out your recipe for homemade corn tortillas. Thanks for your response and have a great week. BAM

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  2. Bams Kitchen says

    October 10, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    Delicious Combo! I always struggle with the right thing to do when it comes to the carbohydrate content of the tortilla as they have a 31 grams of carbs. Have you tried or do you know of any lower carb alternatives to these wraps? Any ideas? Take care, BAM

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    • diabeticFoodie says

      October 10, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      Bams Kitchen – They do make low-carb whole wheat tortillas that have about 12g carb each. Also, corn tortillas are often lower in carbs than flour tortillas. Check out this recipe for Homemade Corn Tortillas. My rule of thumb is that I try to keep each meal between 45g and 60g of carbs, so I’m okay with a tortilla that has 31g as long as I don’t have other high-carb foods (rice, beans, etc.) at the same time. But, of course, you need to do what’s right for you!

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  3. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says

    October 10, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    This is a great quesadilla for a meat and goat cheese lover like me!

    Reply
  4. Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says

    October 10, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    ooo Quesadillas!!! These look great!

    Reply
  5. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:44 am

    I love quesadillas and especially with steak!

    Reply

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