Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
662 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by cooking seasoned thinly sliced beef in a skillet until fully cooked. Vegetables including onions, red and green peppers, and mushrooms are sautéed separately until tender. The cooked beef is returned to the pan with garlic for added aroma and to finish heating.
The filling is spread onto flour tortillas (medium or burrito size), optionally with mayonnaise for creaminess, then topped with slices of provolone cheese. The tortilla is folded and cooked in a hot skillet with a little oil to crisp the outside and melt the cheese inside. Flipping once ensures even browning.
The result is a quesadilla with a tender, juicy filling of beef and vegetables complemented by melty cheese inside a crispy wrapper. This dish serves as a satisfying snack or light meal featuring classic Philly cheesesteak flavors in a handheld, easy-to-eat form.
Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas medium/ burrito-sized
- 1/2 lb beef (ribeye or top round), thinly sliced or diced
- 1/2 onion chopped, medium
- 1/2 red pepper diced
- 1/2 green pepper diced
- 6 oz mushrooms diced
- 3 lices provolone cheese (avoid aged cheese), sliced in half
- 1 Tbsp olive oil divided, light
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste, sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste, ground
- 2 tsp mayonnaise optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tsp oil, once hot add the chopped meat. Season with salt and pepper and cook until meat is fully cooked. Remove from skillet and cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the onion, dice the mushrooms, and peppers. Sautee vegetables in the same skillet until tender, adding another teaspoon of oil if needed.
- Add the beef back to the skillet with minced garlic, stir and cook until meat is reheated.
- Spread mayo (if using) on the tortillas. Divide the filling between the tortillas, adding them to one side of the tortilla. Top the filling with sliced cheese and close the tortilla
- Heat a skillet over med heat. For a crisper tortilla, add a little oil to the pan. Place the tortilla in the hot pan and sautee until the cheese is melted and the outside is golden and crisp, flipping once. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 662kcal | 33% |
| Carbs | 25g | |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 974mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 835mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1411IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 66mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 376mg | 38% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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