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Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas: Juicy Steak with Zesty Marinade and Melted Cheese

Name: Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas: Juicy Steak with Zesty Marinade and Melted Cheese
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil (for marinating the steak and grilling onions); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 cup fresh cilantro; 1 medium chopped white onion; 1 jalapeno jalapeno (offers a kick of heat); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound beef skirt steak; 1 large red onion (grilled for added sweetness); 4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (provides creaminess); salsa (for serving); sour cream (for serving); guacamole (for serving)

By Isabella QuinnAug 21, 2026

Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas combine juicy marinated skirt steak with ooey-gooey cheese, all wrapped in warm tortillas. With a zesty marinade of olive oil, lime juice, and fresh cilantro, these quesadillas offer rich flavors and comforting textures. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, they can be paired with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for a complete meal. Easy to customize, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

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4 servings

Ingredients

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Servings

•3 tablespoons olive oil (for marinating the steak and grilling onions)
•2 tablespoons lime juice
•2 cloves minced garlic
•1 cup fresh cilantro
•1 medium chopped white onion
•1 jalapeno jalapeno (offers a kick of heat)
•1 teaspoon kosher salt
•1 teaspoon black pepper
•1 pound beef skirt steak
•1 large red onion (grilled for added sweetness)
•4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
•2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (provides creaminess)
•salsa (for serving)
•sour cream (for serving)
•guacamole (for serving)

Instructions

1
In a food processor or blender, combine all marinade ingredients and pulse until smooth.
2
In a large resealable bag, place skirt steak, add marinade, turn several times to coat, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4
Remove skirt steak from bag and discard leftover marinade. Brush both sides of sliced onions with olive oil.
5
Grill steak and onions for 3-5 minutes per side, or until steak is done to taste.
6
Reduce grill temperature to medium heat and transfer steak and onions to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes.
7
Slice steak against the grain into strips and onions into strips.
8
Lay tortillas out, split shredded cheese, sliced onions, and steak evenly between tortillas, and fold each tortilla in half.
9
Grill quesadillas for 2-3 minutes per side, until cheese is melted.
10
Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.