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Slow Cooker Chipotle Steak Quesadillas

This slow cooker recipe delivers tender, flavorful chipotle steak quesadillas that are perfect for a quick and delicious meal with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1.5 pound flank steak
  • 4 chipotle peppers
  • 3-4 Tbs. adobo sauce (from the can with the peppers)
  • 4 scallions diced
  • 1 cup cilantro divided
  • 1 lime juice juice of one lime
  • 3 Tbs. salsa
  • 0.5 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups Mexi-blend shredded cheese (or more if you want)
  • 8 multigrain tortillas (or any torts you dig)
  • 1 avocado
  • coarse salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, place the flank steak, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, scallions, ½ cup cilantro, lime juice, salsa, and a good pinch of coarse salt and pepper.
    4 chipotle peppers, 3-4 Tbs. adobo sauce, 4 scallions, 1 cup cilantro, 1 lime juice, 3 Tbs. salsa, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper
  • Cook on medium high for 4 to 5 hours, flipping the steak every hour or so.
  • Shred the meat right in the cooker. Taste and adjust salt, juice, or salsa if needed.
    3 Tbs. salsa, coarse salt
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a tortilla to the pan.
    8 multigrain tortillas
  • On one half of the tortilla, arrange some shredded cheese, then layer with shredded meat, red bell pepper, some cilantro, and more cheese. Fold the tortilla over.
    2 cups Mexi-blend shredded cheese, 0.5 red bell pepper, 1 cup cilantro
  • Sauté the quesadilla until the cheese has melted and the tortilla is golden brown on both sides. Slice in half and repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
  • Mash up the avocado, then toss in some cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make a garnish. Serve with the quesadillas.
    1 avocado, 1 cup cilantro, 1 lime juice, coarse salt

Notes

These quesadillas are perfect for making ahead and reheating. Add more cheese if you love cheesy quesadillas. Adjust chipotle peppers for desired spiciness.