Tacos, burgers and sandwiches

Made with smoked paprika, ground cumin and adobo sauce. 55 min, makes 8, 15 ingredients.

Recipe by funmoneymom.com

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Total

55 min

Makes

8

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt (divided)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp adobo sauce
• 1 lb sirloin steak
• 1 green pepper (cored and sliced)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 tortillas
• 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
• Lime juice to serve (optional)

Instructions

Method by funmoneymom.com. Cook it from their page if you can, so the people who developed and tested it get the visit.

1. Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, ½ tsp salt, black pepper, and adobo sauce in a bowl.
2. Then, add the steak and toss to coat. Cover it with plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a skillet and place it over medium heat. Add sliced green bell pepper and sliced onion, then add ½ teaspoon of salt. Sauté for 8 minutes, stirring regularly until soft.
4. Once the onion is translucent, add minced garlic and stir for about a minute. Remove from heat.
5. Cook the steak in an iron-cast skillet over medium heat. Sear it on both sides for 2-3 minutes or until it reaches the the doneness you prefer. Most people prefer medium, which has an internal temperature of around 140 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
6. Once cooked, allow the steak to rest for a few minutes. This helps retain juices and ensures a juicy and tender filling for your quesadillas. Then slice it into thin strips against the grain.
7. Assemble the quesadillas by adding shredded cheese, sauteed veggies, and strips of steak to the flour tortillas.
8. Add a little bit of butter into a preheated large skillet or griddle. Place the filled tortilla in the pan.
9. Carefully fold the tortilla in half. Cook one half until it's golden brown. Flip it and cook the other half of the tortilla until it's golden brown as well and the cheese is melted. This usually takes 2-3 minutes per side.
10. Squeeze lime juice over the steak and veggies (optional), then serve with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.