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Loaded NY Strip Steak Quesadilla

Jason Goldstein

Jason Goldstein

September 25, 2025
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35 min

Total

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3

Servings

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Beef

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This Loaded NY Strip Quesadilla is a cheesy, smoky flavor bomb! Juicy seared steak is layered with sweet corn, peppers, onions, and melty cheese, all folded in a golden tortilla. Finished with smoky BBQ seasoning, it’s bold, hearty, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight at taco night—or any night!

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Equipments

  • Sharp knife + cutting board 

  • Large skillet or grill pan 

  • Tongs or spatula 

  • Small bowl for seasoning 

  • Cheese grater

    (if needed) 

  • Plate & foil for resting steak 

Ingredients

  • 1 NY strip steak

    (8–10 oz)

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 3 springs thyme

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1 cup shredded cheese

    (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

  • 1/2 cup sweet corn

    (fresh, canned, or frozen)

  • 1/2 small onion

    sliced

  • 1/2 bell pepper

    sliced (any color)

  • 4 large flour tortillas

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 1 tbsp ButcherBox Sweet and Smoky BBQ Rub seasoning

  • lime wedges, sour cream, salsa, hot sauce

    Optional

Step By Step

Instructions

Preparation:

1
Rub steak with ButcherBox Sweet and Smoky BBQ Rub Seasoning on all sides. 
2
Thinly slice onion and bell pepper. If using canned or frozen corn, drain or thaw beforehand. 
3
Use any melty blend, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican-style. 

How to Cook:

1
Heat a skillet over high heat. 
2
Add steak and sear for 30 seconds per side, then cook 2½ minutes more, flipping once. 
3
Add butter, thyme, and garlic. Baste steak for 1 minute. 
4
Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain. 
5
In the same skillet, add oil if needed. 
6
Cook onions, bell peppers, and corn with 2 tsp of BBQ seasoning until softened and lightly charred (about 3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. 
7
Heat a clean skillet over medium. 
8
Lay 1 tortilla flat, sprinkle half the cheese on one side. 
9
Top with steak slices, sautéed veggies, and remaining cheese. 
10
Fold the tortilla in half and press gently. 
11
Cook the folded quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the second quesadilla. 
12
Cut into wedges. Serve with lime wedges, sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce! 

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