Looking for a dank, slightly complicated but really simple recipe? Here you go!
Step 1: Make your own tortillas! Trust me it doesn’t have to be as hard as it sounds.
Tortillas Ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cups warm water
Instructions:
- Combine all dry ingredients and stir with a fork.
- Slowly add oil, then water and continue mixing.
- Once it thickens, knead and form into a ball with your hands until smooth.
- Place into a bowl with a small amount of vegetable oil in the bottom to prevent sticking. Cover and place into refrigerator for 3 hours.
- After three hours, cut dough into 6 even pieces. Form each piece into a ball and then flatten with your fingers.
- Roll each piece into a thin, circle.
- Heat your cast iron skillet at med-high heat.
- Cook one tortilla at a time for about 20 seconds on each side until it starts to bubble. Flip until both sides are slightly brown.
Step 2: Marinate and sear your steak (6-8 hours)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb steak
- 1 gallon bag
Steak Marinade:
- Smoked Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Cilantro
- Orange Juice
- Lime Juice
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bag with steak and let marinate for 6-8 hours.
- Heat your skillet at med-high heat.
- Sear each side of the steak until the internal temp reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let steak rest, then cut into cubes and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the onion
Ingredients:
- 1 sweet yellow onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Chop up onion and saute until translucent.
- Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and honey and cook until absorbed.
Step 4: Build your quesadilla
- Butter your cast iron skillet or pan.
- Build it! Tortilla, cheese, steak, onion, cheese.
- Fold in half and paint butter on top.
- Flip and cook until cheese is melted through!
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