Brian in the Kitchen Recipes
BRIAN IN THE KITCHEN brought to you by Stittsworth Meats
April 26 2018
Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadillas with Tomatillo Sauce
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
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.
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.
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.
In small bowl, combine butter and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then preheat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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.
Cut quesadillas into quarters and serve with tomatillo sauce, sour cream, and lime wedges. Garnish with cilantro leaves.