Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPacific Coast GrillSkirt Steak Quesadilla Recipe

Skirt Steak Quesadilla Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

cotija crusted, jack & cheddar, charred corn salsa & jalapeno sauce

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Ingredients

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Skirt Steak

Charred Corn Salsa

Jalapeno Sauce

Quesadilla Assembly

Method

Prepare the Skirt Steak

  1. 1

    Season the Skirt Steak

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Rub this mixture onto the skirt steak evenly.

  2. 2

    Cook the Skirt Steak

    Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the skirt steak for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Prepare the Charred Corn Salsa

  1. 3

    Char the Corn

    If using fresh corn, grill or roast the corn kernels until charred. If using frozen corn, sauté in a pan over medium-high heat until heated through and slightly charred.

  2. 4

    Mix the Salsa

    In a bowl, combine the charred corn, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir well and set aside.

Prepare the Jalapeno Sauce

  1. 5

    Blend the Sauce

    In a blender, combine the roasted jalapeno peppers, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Assemble the Quesadillas

  1. 6

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet.

  2. 7

    Add Cheese and Steak

    Sprinkle a layer of jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and cotija cheese on half of the tortilla. Add sliced skirt steak on top of the cheese.

  3. 8

    Fold and Cook

    Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted.

  4. 9

    Repeat

    Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and filling.

Serve

  1. 10

    Slice and Serve

    Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with charred corn salsa and jalapeno sauce on the side.

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