Steak Quesadillas with Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa

Name: Steak Quesadillas with Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1-pound) skirt steak; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 cups Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa, recipe follows; Eva's Chunky Guacamole, recipe follows; 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 2 green apples, such as Granny Smith, quartered; 2 whole cloves garlic, unpeeled; 1/2 white onion; 2 jalapeno chile, stemmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 ripe avocados, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 small white onion, finely chopped; 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 serrano chile, finely minced; 2 small lemons, about 4 tablespoons; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

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Level: Easy
Total: 45 min

Prep: 15 min
Inactive: 20 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 45 min

Prep: 15 min
Inactive: 20 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) skirt steak

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

8 (8-inch) flour tortillas

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

2 cups Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa, recipe follows

Eva's Chunky Guacamole, recipe follows

Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa:

1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed

2 green apples, such as Granny Smith, quartered

2 whole cloves garlic, unpeeled

1/2 white onion

2 jalapeno chile, stemmed

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Eva's Chunky Guacamole:

3 ripe avocados, cut into 1/2-inch dice

2 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 small white onion, finely chopped

1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

1/2 serrano chile, finely minced

2 small lemons, about 4 tablespoons

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Place the steak in a glass dish. Sprinkle the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour to tenderize, turning the steak occasionally.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Add the steak and saute to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain.
Place 4 tortillas in the skillet with the pan juices and heat over medium-high heat, working in batches if necessary. Place 1/2 cup cheese on top of each one and top with 4 ounces sliced meat. Place the remaining 4 tortillas on the top. Cook until the cheese start to melt, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until golden and the cheese is melted, another 2 minutes on the other side.
Remove the quesadillas from the skillet. Peel open the quesadilla and spoon about 1/2 cup Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa on top. Close the quesadilla and slice into quarters. Serve with Eva's Chunky Guacamole.

Roasted Tomatillo and Apple Salsa:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the tomatillos, apples, garlic, onion and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and roast until the tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 20 minutes. Peel the garlic. Puree all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 3 1/2 cups.

Eva's Chunky Guacamole:

A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
In a large bowl, place the avocados, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, serrano, lemon juice, and salt, to taste. Stir gently until well combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Cook' s Note: To keep the guacamole from turning brown, press a pit from one of the avocados into the center of the dish. Remove it before serving.