# Carne Asada Quesadillas

A recipe for carne asada quesadillas that are low in calories and high in protein.

- Servings: 10 servings
- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 40 oz Lean Steak
- 1 Large White Onion
- 6 Garlic Cloves
- 1 handful Cilantro
- 1 can Can Of Chipotle Peppers
- 0.5 cup Lime Juice
- 0.5 cup Orange Juice
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp Cumin
- 1 Tbsp Oregano
- 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
- 3 Tbsp Honey
- 10 cups Fat Free Mozzarella
- 10 Low Calorie Tortillas

## Instructions

1. To make the marinade, combine some white onions, a bunch of garlic cloves, a handful of cilantro, one can of chipotle peppers (or two if you like it extra spicy), some fresh lime juice, and orange juice.
2. Season everything with chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and honey (optional). Blend everything together.
3. Take out 40 ounces of lean steak, poke some holes in it, then put the steak in a bag with the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes (overnight recommended).
4. When the steak is done marinating, cook it on high heat, let it rest for a few minutes and then dice it into small pieces.
5. Assemble with a low-calorie tortilla, some fat-free mozzarella, carne asada, diced onions, and cilantro.
6. Toast the quesadillas until they are golden brown on both sides. Wrap them in aluminum foil and store them in the freezer for up to three months if meal prepping.

## Equipment

- blender
- ziploc bag
- frying pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDnB_P_Pzzc/?igsh=MXZjdTlzYjdiNWZvdQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/94db3612-956d-480c-8d6d-f31f6fb1ba40
- Extracted: 2025-03-06

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