Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla Copycat Recipe
If you love Taco Bell’s steak quesadillas or Mexican-inspired fast food like I do, you’ll love making this copycat version at home.
It’s a soft flour tortilla packed with tender steak, melted cheese, and that creamy jalapeño sauce that's so perfect!
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Olga's Notes
- This is the perfect copycat recipe with easy-to-find ingredients.
- It's the perfect family recipe.
- This copycat recipe is perfect if you have leftover steak at home.
What is a Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla?
A Taco Bell steak quesadilla is made with a soft, warm tortilla filled with tender steak, melted cheeses, and creamy jalapeño sauce.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Spatula
- Chef Knife
- Wooden Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Easy, simple to find ingredients and substitutions.
Quesadilla Ingredients
- Burrito-size flour tortilla—For a gluten-free option, substitute a gluten-free burrito-size tortilla. I love this Siete tortilla.
- Sirloin steak, sliced – or your favorite cut or steak. Flank and skirt steak are also perfect steak cuts for quesadillas.
- Shredded three-cheese blend (cheddar, mozzarella, American, and Monterey Jack). Although they call it a three-cheese blend, their ingredient list lists four cheeses in the recipe. I love cheese, and so I opted for all four cheeses.
- Avocado Oil – for cooking
Creamy Jalapeño Sauce Ingredients
- Mayonnaise
- Pickled jalapeños minced
- Pickle juice from pickled jalapeños
- Buttermilk
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Cocoa powder – pinch (optional) in the original recipe
- Onion powder
- Salt to taste
This copycat recipe for the creamy jalapeño sauce will make this the best steak quesadilla recipe. The homemade version tastes great and lets you adjust the heat and tanginess.
See below for detailed quantities and instructions.
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Slice the steak and season in a mixing bowl with onion and garlic powder, then set aside.
Prepare the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, cover, and place in the fridge.
Preheat a skillet, coat the skillet with avocado oil, and sear the steak. Heat the flour tortillas in a skillet and spread a layer of jalapeño sauce. Add the steak and the cheese blend. Fold in half, and remove from heat once the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Steak Quesadilla Variations
If you prefer chicken to beef, swap the steak for grilled chicken, seasoned just right is the perfect alternative
Chicken or shrimp are great picks for those who want a lighter protein choice.
What To Serve With This Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla
Pair this quesadilla with cilantro lime rice, Mexican rice, or birria cheesy nachos.
This Taco Bell steak quesadilla is perfect with a refreshing homemade tropical drink like this passion fruit juice or Colombian coconut limeade.
Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Slice the steak and season in a mixing bowl with onion and garlic powder, then set aside.
- Prepare the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, cover, and place in the fridge.
- Preheat a skillet, coat the skillet with avocado oil, and sear the steak.
- Heat the flour tortillas in a skillet and spread a layer of jalapeño sauce.
- Add the steak and the cheese blend.
- Fold in half, and remove from heat once the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
