Ingredients
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 ancho chile, coarsely chopped
- 1 New Mexican chile, coarsely chopped
- 1 lime, zested and coarsely chopped
- 1 pound flank steak
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 12 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 pound white cheddar, coarsely grated
- Grilled Onions, recipe follows
- 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- Ancho chile powder
- Wild Mushroom Relish, recipe follows
- Chopped cilantro
- Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, recipe follows
Directions
Combine oil, garlic, chiles, and lime zest in a large shallow baking dish. Add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat. Remove steak from marinade, season with salt and pepper and grill for 2 to 3 minutes on either side until golden brown and cooked to medium-rare doneness. Let rest 5 minutes and slice on the bias into 1/2 inch thick slices. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place 8 tortillas on a flat work surface. Top each tortilla with 2 ounces of the cheddar. Divide the onions and steak over the cheese. Crumble 1 ounce of the blue cheese on top of the steak. Stack the tortillas to make 4 (2-layer) quesadillas and top each with the remaining tortillas. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon of ancho chile powder. Carefully transfer the quesadillas to a baking sheet and bake in the oven until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Serve each with a large dollop of the Mushroom Relish on top and garnish with chopped cilantro and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce.
Grilled Onions:
- Olive oil
- 2 red onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper
Wild Mushroom Relish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster) coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
For the grilled onions: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook until soft and caramelized, about 25 to 30 minutes. For the wild mushroom relish: Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until completely reduced. Stir in the vinegar, thyme and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:
- 2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 teaspoons chipotle puree
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Place peppers, onion, chipotle, lime juice and honey in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Wild Mushroom Relish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, oyster) coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Heat oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until completely reduced. Stir in the vinegar, thyme and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

















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By mstified217_428118
Woodinville, WA
on November 08, 2009
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We loved the Mushroom Relish! I didn't make this into quesadillas, just made the steak and topped it with the onions, cheese, mushrooms and red pepper sauce. I served brown rice as a side, topped with a bit of cheese and the mushroom relish. Loved every component of this dish. It's a bit time-consuming, but so worth it.
To the person asking about the limes -- the recipe never does say what to do with the "chopped" limes, but I zested and then juiced the limes into the marinade. I liked the extra lime in the marinade. Can't wait to try the remaining red pepper sauce on some grilled pork chops or lime-jalapeno grilled chicken. !
By helloevilkitty_...
Plymouth, MN
on September 10, 2009
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I followed the whole recipe exactly:
The Wild Mushroom Relish I would give one star. We all love mushrooms but this came out blah!
The Roasted Red Pepper Sauce was nothing spectacular but nothing special. Two Stars.
The Grilled Steak in the casadillas: 4 stars, best part of the whole recipe.
Adding Blue Cheese to the casadillas: 3 stars. I loved it but had mixed reviews from the family.
Over all Casadillas: 2 stars. Tons of work but not that spectacular of a flavor. I may copy the marinade for the steak again but nothing else.
By rgr5108_3019745
Flower Mound, TX
on June 29, 2009
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This sounds very good, and I want to make it. However, the recipe indicates to zest and coarsely chop the limes. Do they really mean zest and juice the limes? I see where juice is used for the roasted peppper sauce. Thanks for any advice...Melissa
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