Looking for a fun, simple dinner idea that’s a total crowd‑pleaser? You’ve got to try these Crispy Cheese Steak Tacos made on the Blackstone or inside in your cast iron pan! They’re cheesy, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend meals. Whether you’re cooking for family or just craving tacos, this recipe is about to become a go‑to.

These Mexican‑inspired Blackstone tacos take about 25 minutes from start to finish with just a handful of ingredients . You can cook everything quickly right on your Blackstone or flat top grill or in a cast-iron skillet, and the cheese gets perfectly crispy every time.

Why I Love This Steak Taco Recipe

Ready fast with simple ingredients
Perfect way to use up leftover steak
Easy to make
Cheesy, crispy, fun for dinner

We like to make some larger cuts of steak like smoked tri-tip, Tomahawk, flank steak, and T bones from our part of a cow we purchase. We usually have leftover steak so thats when I decide to make these leftover steak tacos. So if you are looking for some leftover bbq steak recipes- these are for you! But if you don’t have leftover steak, go ahead and marinate some sirloin or NY strip to make these steak tacos easily at home.

Ingredients Needed for Crispy Cheese Steak Tacos

🌮 Cooked Steak – Use about 1–2 cups of chopped cooked steak. Perfect for using leftovers! If you’re starting with raw steak, see notes on marinating steak for tacos.

🌮 Green Pepper – One medium green pepper, diced. Adds a little crunch and sweetness when cooked with the steak.

🌮 Fajita or Taco Seasoning – Just enough to coat the steak and peppers. Brings all the flavors together without overpowering. We love this fajita seasoning.

🌮 Salsa – Enough to lightly coat the steak mixture. Helps marinate the meat and peppers while you get everything ready.

🌮 Flour Tortillas – Soft, medium-sized tortillas work best. You’ll crisp them up on the griddle with the cheese.

🌮 Cheese – Shredded cheddar or pepper jack. This is what makes the tacos extra crispy and melty on the edges!

✨Helpful Cooking Tools for this recipe

Blackstone Grill or a trusty Cast Iron Skillet

Sharp Knife

Cutting Board

Long Spatula for the griddle

Watch the video below!

How to Make Crispy Cheese Steak Tacos on the Blackstone

Step 1: Prep the Steak Mixture. Start by chopping up your cooked steak (or use raw steak if you want to marinate steak for tacos first). Toss it in a bowl with the diced green peppers, fajita or taco seasoning, and enough salsa to lightly coat everything. Let it sit while you heat your cooking surface — this gives the flavors a chance to meld together.

Step 2: Heat Your Blackstone or Cast Iron. Preheat your Blackstone griddle or a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the steak and pepper mixture to one side and cook until it’s heated through and the peppers are tender. This is where all the flavor really comes alive.

Step 3: Cheese Meets Tortilla. On the other side of the hot surface, sprinkle some cheese directly onto the griddle. Place a flour tortilla on top and let the cheese start melting. Spoon some of the steak mixture onto the tortilla, then add a little more cheese. This is the magic step where it starts getting crispy and melty at the same time.

Step 4: Fold and Crisp. Once the cheese starts forming a crispy edge on the tortilla, fold it in half. Let it toast to your desired level of crispiness, then remove from the heat. Serve immediately with extra salsa or your favorite taco toppings.

Want to make your own tortillas? Try my recipe!

Additions & Substitutions

Swap green peppers with red or yellow for a sweeter taste
Use pepper jack or cheddar cheese for different flavor profiles
Like jalapeños? Sauté some of those, too!
Add fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime at the end

Crispy cheese tacos on plate with salsa.

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