Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of Argentina with this Chimichurri Grilled Steak Quesadilla featuring tender steak marinated in chimichurri sauce, creamy avocado chimichurri, and melted cheese, all sandwiched between crispy tortillas. It’s a fusion of South American and Mexican cuisines that will delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
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Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steak:
- 1 pound steak (flank, skirt, or sirloin)
- Salt and pepper, to season
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup prepared chimichurri sauce
- Juice of ½ a lime
- 2 (10-inch) tortillas
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup chimichurri grilled steak, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup avocado chimichurri
- ¼ cup onion, sliced
Instructions
- Chimichurri Grilled Steak: Prepare the chimichurri sauce by mixing parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Add vinegar and olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Marinate steak with the sauce. Grill steak until desired doneness.
- Avocado Chimichurri: Mash avocado, mix with chimichurri sauce and lime juice. Adjust seasoning.
- Chimichurri Grilled Steak Quesadilla: Heat a pan, layer tortilla with cheese, steak, avocado chimichurri, and onion. Top with more cheese and another tortilla. Cook until golden brown and cheese melts. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the quesadilla with additional toppings like jalapenos or bell peppers.
- For a vegetarian version, swap the steak with grilled vegetables or meat alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Argentinian, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Chimichurri, Grilled Steak, Quesadilla, Avocado, Fusion Cuisine
