Teriyaki Steak Quesadillas Recipe

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Teriyaki steak quesadillas feature teriyaki-marinated, sautéed skirt steak combined with cheese and broccoli for unique Asian-Mexican fusion that creates exciting flavor combinations. This innovative recipe demonstrates how different culinary traditions can merge successfully while maintaining the best elements of each. The teriyaki marinade adds sweet-savory depth to tender skirt steak while broccoli provides nutritious bulk that makes these quesadillas both satisfying and balanced.

Quesadilla wedges on white platter

These teriyaki steak quesadillas are filled with teriyaki-marinated, sautéed skirt steak, cheese, and broccoli.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup mirin

  • 1/4 cup sake

  • 4 cloves garlic

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1 Thai chili or bird’s eye chili pepper

  • 1 pound skirt steak, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets

  • 8 ( 10-inch) flour tortillas

  • 1 1/4 cup shredded quesadilla cheese

  • 1/3 cup mini bell pepper

For Garnish (optional):

  • black sesame seeds

  • sliced green onions

  • purchased Yum Yum sauce (optional)

  • purchased teriyaki sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. Add soy sauce, mirin, sake, garlic, brown sugar, ginger, and Thai chili to the jar of a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade; pour remaining marinade into a resealable plastic bag.

  2. Add steak to the resealable bag, close the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove steak from the marinade,  shake off excess, and cook and stir steak in the skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Discard the remaining marinade.

  4. Meanwhile add broccoli to a microwave-safe steamer, and steam in the microwave until tender, about 3 minutes. Roughly chop the broccoli.

  5. Remove steak to a plate to keep warm, and drizzle with the 2 tablespoons reserved marinade. Rinse the skillet and dry with a paper towel. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet, and add a 1/8 portion each of cheese, steak pieces, broccoli, and bell pepper to tortilla. Fold tortilla in half. Press down with a spatula, and cook until tortilla begins to brown and cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Carefully turn quesadilla over; cook until browned on the other side, about 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

  6. Cut quesadillas into wedges. Sprinkle with black sesame seeds and green onions; serve with Yum Yum sauce and teriyaki sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

632 Calories
23g Fat
72g Carbs
30g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 632
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g30%
Saturated Fat 9g43%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 1225mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 72g26%
Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 30g59%
Vitamin C 35mg39%
Calcium 188mg14%
Iron 6mg32%
Potassium 529mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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