Sweet Steak Quesadillas

A delicious and surprisingly simple recipe inspired by a long-lost favorite, perfect for a quick lunch or a flavorful appetizer!

Ingredients:

• 4 large (burrito-style) flour tortillas
• Generous amount of leftover cooked flank steak (enough for 4 servings)
• 2-3 sweet plantains
• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans (This is the "twist" that makes them so unique!)
• 1/2 cup (or more, to taste) Queso Fresco

Equipment:

• Flat-top griddle or large pan

Instructions:

1. Prepare your ingredients:

   • Chop the sweet plantains into small pieces.
   • Slice the leftover flank steak into small, manageable pieces.



2. Heat the Griddle:

   • Heat your griddle (or large pan) and set it to low heat.



3. Warm the Fillings:

   • Once the griddle is warm, throw the chopped sweet plantains and sliced steak onto the griddle to heat them through. Stir occasionally to ensure even warming.



4. Assemble the Quesadillas:

   • While the fillings are warming, spread a generous layer of refried beans on half of each large flour tortilla.
   • Place the prepared tortillas onto the griddle, bean-side up. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your griddle.



5. Add Fillings & Cheese:

   • As the tortillas heat up on the griddle, add the warmed steak and sweet plantain pieces on top of the refried beans.
   • Generously sprinkle some queso fresco over the top of the steak and plantains.



6. Fold and Cook:

   • Once the tortilla starts to get warm and the cheese begins to melt, carefully fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filled half, creating a half-moon shaped quesadilla.
   • Let one side of each quesadilla cook until golden brown and slightly crispy, about 2-3 minutes.



7. Flip and Finish:

   • Flip each quesadilla to the other side and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.



8. Serve:

   • Remove the quesadillas from the griddle. Slice each into triangle pieces and serve immediately.

Enjoy this easy, filling, and incredibly delicious lunch (perfect while you're waiting for ribs to finish smoking!)!