Copycat Taco Bell Quesaritos

A homemade take on Taco Bell's discontinued favorite, packed with marinated steak, gooey cheese, and a crispy grilled finish. A perfect way to recreate the classic at home!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Whisk together the scallions, lime juice, cilantro, soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss in the onions and steak, making sure it’s all well-coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Take the steak out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you’re ready to cook to let it come to room temperature.

Step 2

Heat up a cast-iron grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. While it heats up, you can start reheating your queso and rice if you made them ahead of time.

Step 3

If cooking the steak whole, lightly pat it dry and drizzle some oil on the grill pan. Lay the steak down and let it sear undisturbed for 2 minutes. Preheat your broiler while it’s cooking. Flip the steak and sear the other side for another minute. Transfer the steak to the oven and broil for 4-5 minutes on each side until it reaches your preferred doneness. Let it rest on a plate after cooking. If you diced your steak, simply toss it in the hot, oiled pan in a single layer. Sear for 2 minutes, flip, and cook until there's barely any pink left. Set aside to rest.

Step 4

Heat another large skillet over medium-low heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil to the pan, then lay down one tortilla. Press it into the pan to coat it with the fat. Sprinkle on a layer of cheddar and pepper jack cheese, just enough to cover the surface, but don’t go overboard. Place another tortilla on top, press gently, and brush the top with more fat. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden, then flip and repeat. Once done, set aside and repeat for the rest of the tortillas.

Step 5

Lay a quesadilla flat on a work surface. In the center, add a line of rice, followed by refried beans, steak, and a drizzle of queso. Add any garnishes you like, such as sour cream, pico, salsa, hot sauce, cilantro. Roll the quesadilla like a burrito—folding in the sides as you roll it tightly.

Step 6

Optional Grilled Stuft Finish: Add vegetable oil to the same skillet you cooked the quesadillas in and set it over medium-high heat. Place your quesaritos in the hot oil, then flip to coat both sides. Fry for about 2 minutes until deeply golden and crisp, then flip and fry the other side. Remove, slice down the middle, and serve. Dassit!

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