Carne Asada Fajita Quesadillas – Updated Dairy and Gluten Free!

carne asada fajita quesadillas

I often make fajitas, and what makes my fajitas stand out from others is that I make delicious caramelized onions to add some sweetness to the spices of the seasoned meat. I decided to put a twist on my fajita recipe, and this is what I created, Carne Asada Fajita Quesadillas – make sure you try our gluten and diary free version as well:

Carne Asada Fajita Quesadillas

Carne Asada Fajita Quesadillas

Ingredients:

1 or 2 packages Flour Tortillas (or use Siete Almond or Coconut Flour for gluten free)
1 1/2 lbs. carne asada meat (or skirt steak), or chicken if desired
6 large yellow onions
1/2 cup sugar – omit for a healthier version, its not needed!
3/4 stick of butter 
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 packet Fajita Seasoning mix
3 cups shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (or use Siete Queso Blanco for dairy free alternative!)
2-3 limes

Garnish (if desired):
Chopped green onions
Sour Cream (omit if going dairy free)
Salsa
Mission Tortilla Chips

I first grabbed a bowl of Mission Tortilla Chips and salsa because I was starving! I like to have a little snack when I cook, and these really hit the spot. You can also try Siete chips, they are just as delicious and offer more a nutritional density than corn chips. 

Preparation:

  • Prepare Fajita Seasoning mix as directed, and pour in a large ziploc bag. Trim fat off of meat, and add to bag. Make sure all meat is coated well with seasoning mix. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • While meat is in refrigerator, thinly slice onions and put into large skillet (caramelized onions take awhile to cook, so it is a good idea to start these ahead of time).

onions

Add butter, salt and sugar and mix together over medium heat.

sugar

Chop green onions and cut one to two limes into quarters.

green onions

Add meat to skillet or griddle pan on medium-high heat.  Brown each side for approx 3-4 minutes or until nice and brown.  Remove each batch and set aside on a plate. When all of the meat is cooked and on plate, squeeze the juice of one lime all over meat. Slice meat into strips.

Assembly:

Place a tortilla on a plate, and add meat, cheese:

food

The caramelized onions should be a golden brown when they are finished.

caramelized onions

Add onions on top of the cheese, place another tortilla on top, and carefully move to a griddle or large frying pan. Cook on low heat on one side until cheese starts to melt, then flip it over and cook until cheese is completely melted.

Cut quesadillas into quarters and serve with sliced limes, sour cream, green onions and salsa (if desired).

carne asada fajita quesadillas

These were so incredibly delicious (if I do say so myself!). The combination of the sweet onions with the flavor of the meat and cheese is a heavenly combination.  These would also be really tasty using Mission Corn Tortillas!  I love the versatility of these – they can be served as a main course with a salad, or they can be cut into smaller pieces to serve as an appetizer.

I hope you enjoy these Carne Asada Fajita Quesadillas as much I as do! If these look like something you’d like to try, or if they make your mouth water, please share and pin – thanks!

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390 Responses

  1. Besides burritos I like using them for sandwiches- peanut butter with jelly is really great- after they are rolled up there is no mess 🙂

  2. I make beef and refried bean burritos love using Mission Tortillas they are always fresh tasting,

  3. I LOVE making burritos with Mission Torillas ! I ONLY use Mission Tortialls for burritos ,yummy !

    Burrito with Mission tortilla ,beans ,lettuce,guacamole,tomato,& cheese !! And im officially in HEAVEN !

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  4. We keep Mission Tortilla around as a staple! Fajitas, tacos, Tex Mex casseroles, home-made chips for dips and home made chips sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar for desserts. I even use them as sandwich wraps.

  5. I like to use them with some rotisserie chicken and shredded cheese and a bit of green salsa. Makes a tasty rolled taco/burrito. Add some avocado if you have some.

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  6. I like to lightly sautee apple slices and raisins in butter lightly saute the tortilla put a thin layer of cream cheese on the tortilla and a…yum!

  7. I use the tortillas as make-shift pizza crust, pile on the sauce and toppings. Makes a great pizza.

  8. My oldest loves his “round bread sandwiches”. I also love making breakfast burritos.
    Thanks!
    Michelle W.

  9. I love using the tortilla’s in place of bread. There great heated up with peanut butter and banana slices yum!

  10. I like to make wraps with them and fill them with thinly sliced turkey and shredded lettuce.

  11. I’d love to use them as a bread substitute once in a while… just as something different occasionally, and maybe load them up a little more than you sometimes can do with bread! 🙂

    Lois

  12. I make Burritos with them
    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
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  13. we cut them into strips and fry them, toss on some cinnamon and sugar. kids love making and eating them, and for a very reasonable price, you have snacks for a large group!

  14. They are great for leftover meats and veggies. I add cheese and make quesadillas out of them. My preschooler will eat lots of things that way.
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  15. I love making breakfast burritos. Eggs, cheese and hot salsa, what I love about these tortillas is that they are thick so they don’t tear and make a mess

  16. soft tacos are the BEST with Mission! I always try to get too many because they are also great with scrambled eggs!

  17. I use my in Tacos. I want to thank you for this awesome sweep and hope to win 🙂 Thanks and Good Luck !!!!

  18. With chicken strips, guacamole, hot sauce, cilantro, and sour cream. All that served with plenty of cold Mexican beer.

    Ole!

  19. We use tortillas for everything! In addition to burrito night, we use them for quick chicken and lettuce wrap snacks as well as to wrap up leftovers for a fast snack.

  20. SO so many ways we use tortillas! I make burritos, tacos, enchiladas, mexican lasagna, quesadillas- both cheese and of course the kids adore cinnamon sugar ones!

  21. A little shredded cheddar cheese, shredded chicken, between 2 tortillas and 1 minute in the microwave, Instant Quesadilla!.

  22. We make stacked enchiladas with cheese and shredded chicken. YUM!

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  23. I like to use Mission tortillas and make veggie tostadas out of them. I place the tortillas in the oven for a short amount of time, place veggie meat over the tortilla, and then sprinkle with veggies and cheese, plus a dollop of sour cream.

  24. We like the Sun Dried tomato tortillas and I usually make burritos with them it’s one of my family’s favorite meals

  25. I know this is unusual, but I like to put a salad into them (romaine, tomato, onion, olives, ceasar dressing) and wrap it up and eat. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  26. I love trying new recipes like yours as my new son in law is Mexican and I find the food fabulous! I like to impress him and my daughter when they are here for dinner. I do love Huevos Rancheros! Yum!

  27. I use them for burritos – or I bake them, cut them into triangles, and serve them with fruit salsa!

  28. I make a casserole that is kind of like a Mexican lasagna using tortillas instead of noodles.

  29. I like to make cheese quesadillas. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  30. I am not even sure if we have used the Mission brand yet, but most flour tortilla shells we use are soft shelled and I love to make chicken enchilada’s from them most!

  31. Love making pizzas out of it. Use it as my crust and just add pizza sauce and toppings. Bake it for a bit!

  32. I use Mission Tortillas to make my all-time favorite cheddar cheese & garlic powder quesadillas. They are sinfully yummy! Sometimes I substitute garlic powder for onions. So yummy!
    kimbuckjr

  33. Like Ellen (#1), I am big on using them instead of regular sandwich bread. I am a roller-upper of sandwiches anyway, so I get the best of both worlds.

  34. Burritos are my favorite way to use up tortillas. Sometimes I use lunchmeat and spinach to make a wrap.

  35. We always use Mission tortillas to make tostadas and fried burritos! One of our favorite dinners 🙂 Thank you!

  36. I like just plain ole soft tacos with meat, cheese, and salsa. Sometimes I use them instead of bread if we’re out with laughing cow cheese and sandwich meat rolled up.

  37. I like to use them by making quesadillas with them. I add shredded cheese, diced ham and sour cream. Thanks.

  38. MISSION TORTILLAS ARE GREAT TO PUT INTO THE “FAJITA BOWL” MAKER AND BAKE FOR A FEW MINUTES TO MAKE A GREAT BOWL TO PUT TACO SALAD OR FAJITA MIXINGS IN.

  39. I like to just take shredded cheese, lefover chicken or other meats and some salsa, microwave it all for a quick lunch or healthy snack.

  40. I like to use them for taco salads with ground meat seasoned with Ortega taco sauce and topped with lots of vegetables and ranch dressing… yum!

  41. I use Mission Tortillas to make various quesadillas to serve with Refried Bean Soup and I also make sandwich wraps with them.
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  42. get them a little toasted in the oven and make a “blt wrap”
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  43. i combine browned ground beef with some shredded jack cheese and some medium salsa – wrap the mixture into the wrappers and place them in a baking pan – cover with remaining cheese and salsa – bake for 25-30 minutes in a 350 degree oven and enjoy a great deal

  44. During the summer I love putting some fish on the BBQ and then using Mission Tortillas to make up some delicious fish tacos!

  45. There are two ways I usually use Mission tortillas. First, I make chicken or steak fajitas. Secondly, I make chicken or ground beef burritos. They are both so good!

  46. Tacos, burritos and so much more. I also like to make a chicken tortilla casserole that is so yummy.

  47. Thanks for the giveaway…we like to use their whole wheat tortillas to make breakfast burritos: scrambled eggs, diced pan fried potato-onion-green peppers, chorizo, cheese, and beans !

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