🧀🔥 Steak & Shrimp Quesadillas with Spicy Chipotle Ranch Dip 🌮🦐🥩
Golden, crispy quesadillas packed with tender steak, juicy shrimp, sautéed veggies, and melty cheese — served with a tangy-spicy dipping sauce and lime wedges for that citrus kick. The flavor? Next level. The vibes? Unmatched. 💯
📌 Ingredients
For the Quesadillas:
½ lb ribeye, skirt, or flank steak (thinly sliced or chopped)
½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
½ red bell pepper, sliced
½ green bell pepper, sliced
½ small onion, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1½ tsp taco seasoning or Cajun seasoning
1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack + cheddar cheese mix
4 large flour tortillas
Optional: hot sauce, jalapeños, cilantro for topping
For the Chipotle Ranch Dip:
¼ cup ranch dressing
1 tbsp mayo or sour cream
1 chipotle pepper in adobo (or 1 tsp chipotle powder)
Juice of ½ lime
Pinch of garlic powder
🔥 Instructions
1. Season & Cook the Steak + Shrimp:
In a hot skillet, add olive oil and cook steak slices until browned (about 3–4 mins).
Add shrimp to the same pan, season everything with taco/Cajun seasoning, and cook 2–3 more mins until shrimp is pink.
Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté the Veggies:
In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and onions until tender and slightly charred (about 5–6 mins).
Mix in with the cooked steak & shrimp.
3. Build the Quesadillas:
On one half of each tortilla, layer cheese, steak/shrimp/veggie mix, then more cheese. Fold over.
4. Toast to Golden Perfection:
Heat a bit of butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla 2–3 mins per side until crispy and golden, and cheese is melted.
5. Make the Dipping Sauce:
Blend or stir together ranch, mayo, chipotle, lime juice, and garlic powder until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust spice if needed 🔥
6. Slice & Serve:
Cut quesadillas into triangles, plate with lime wedges, and serve with that chipotle ranch for dunkin’. Extra hot sauce or salsa on the side if you’re wildin’ 😏
😍 Pro Tip:Wanna level up? Add a layer of refried beans inside the tortilla or sprinkle some tajín over the finished quesadilla for an extra flavor punch 🌶️💥