Loaded with bold flavors, these Steak and Gorgonzola Quesadillas are a delicious twist on a classic!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Marinating Time4 hourshrs
Total Time5 hourshrs
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gorgonzola, quesadilla, steak
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 646kcal
Ingredients
For the Marinade
½cupred wine
¼cupolive oil
2Tbspsoy sauce
1Tbsplemon juice
1TbspWorcestershire sauce
1tspgarlicminced
½tspsalt
¼tsponion powder
¼tspblack pepper
For the Quesadillas
16oz.flank steak or skirt steak
1tspolive oil
1yellow onionsliced
2Tbspbalsamic vinegar
1Tbspcanola oil
2Tbspsalted butter
4large flour tortillas
1cupmozzarella cheesegrated
1cupMexican cheese blendshredded
½cupgorgonzola cheesecrumbled
¼cupgreen onionssliced (plus more for garnishing)
Instructions
For the Marinade
In a small bowl, whisk together all of the marinade ingredients until well combined.
Place the flank steak in a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over steaks, turning several times until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
For the Quesadillas
Brush bottom of a large fry or sauté pan with olive oil. Add sliced onions and balsamic vinegar. Stir until onions are well coated and place pan over medium-low heat. Let cook for 25-30 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. (Note: If onions begin to sizzle, reduce heat to low.)
Meanwhile, remove steak from the marinade. Discard marinade.
Place a large frying pan or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush pan with canola oil. Once pan is hot, add steak and cook for 2-3 minutes. Flip steak and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until steak is cooked to your preference.
Remove steak from pan and slice into 1-inch strips (Tip: Slice the steak against the grain.) Set steak aside.
Once onions are very soft and fully caramelized, place ½ Tbsp of salted butter in a large fry pan or griddle. Heat over medium heat until butter has mostly melted. Place a large flour tortilla into the pan. Layer the following ingredients on one half of the tortilla: ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese, ¼ pound of sliced steak, ¼ cup of caramelized onions, ¼ cup of Mexican cheese, 2 Tbsp of crumbled gorgonzola cheese and 1 Tbsp of green onions. Fold the other half of the tortilla over onto the fillings.
Cook over medium heat until bottom tortilla is golden (2-3 minutes). Flip and continue cooking until second side is golden.
Transfer quesadilla to a cutting board and slice into wedges. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.