Name: Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas with Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. tomatillos (3-4 medium) -; 3 jalapeños, seeded and halved lengthwise -; 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 tsp. lime juice -; 1 clove garlic -; 1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish -; 1/4 c. white onion, chopped -; 1 lb. skirt steak -; 8 8" flour tortillas -; 1 tbsp. butter, melted -; Sour cream, for serving -; Lime wedges, for serving -

Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas with Tomatillo Sauce

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Ingredients for - Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas with Tomatillo Sauce

1. 1/2 lb. tomatillos (3-4 medium) -

2. 3 jalapeños, seeded and halved lengthwise -

3. 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -

4. Kosher salt -

5. Freshly ground black pepper -

6. 2 tsp. lime juice -

7. 1 clove garlic -

8. 1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish -

9. 1/4 c. white onion, chopped -

10. 1 lb. skirt steak -

11. 8 8" flour tortillas -

12. 1 tbsp. butter, melted -

13. Sour cream, for serving -

14. Lime wedges, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas with Tomatillo Sauce

1. Stage

Preheat broiler to high. Remove and discard husks from tomatillos and cut each into quarters. Arrange tomatillos and jalapeños (skin-side up) on sheet tray and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil until softened and golden, 7 minutes. Let cool slightly, then slice jalapeños into thin strips.

2. Stage

Make sauce: In blender, combine tomatillos, 1/3 sliced jalapeños, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, onion, and 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Stage

Heat grill pan over high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, then transfer to a cutting board to let rest, 5 minutes. Thinly slice on the diagonal.

4. Stage

In small bowl, combine butter and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then preheat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

5. Stage

Layer 1 tortilla with steak, ½ cup of cheese, and jalapeño. Top with second tortilla and brush top and bottom with butter-olive oil mixture. Cook quesadilla in skillet 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until tortillas are golden and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

6. Stage

Cut quesadillas into quarters and serve with tomatillo sauce, sour cream, and lime wedges. Garnish with cilantro leaves.