Description
Spicy Philly cheesesteak quesadilla merges classic Philadelphia sandwich flavors with Mexican-inspired cooking techniques. Melted cheese, savory beef, and caramelized onions create a mouthwatering fusion that satisfies hungry diners craving bold, comforting cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium or burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 0.5 lb (0.23 kg) beef (ribeye or top round), thinly sliced or diced
- 3 provolone cheese slices, sliced in half
- 6 oz (170 g) mushrooms, diced
- 0.5 medium onion, chopped
- 0.5 red pepper, diced
- 0.5 green pepper, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp light olive oil, divided
- 0.25 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 0.125 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tsp mayonnaise, optional
Instructions
- Sizzle Station: Heat a large skillet with oil over medium-high temperature, creating a perfect cooking surface for the beef and vegetables.
- Meat Mastery: Brown the chopped beef thoroughly, seasoning with salt and pepper until no pink remains. Transfer to a warm plate, preserving its succulence.
- Vegetable Transformation: In the same skillet, caramelize onions, mushrooms, and peppers until they develop a rich, tender complexity. The natural sugars will create depth of flavor.
- Flavor Fusion: Reintroduce the beef to the vegetable medley, incorporating minced garlic and allowing the ingredients to mingle and intensify their collective taste profile.
- Quesadilla Assembly: Spread mayonnaise on tortilla surfaces, layer the beef-vegetable mixture on one half, and strategically place cheese slices to ensure maximum melt potential.
- Crispy Perfection: Grill the folded quesadilla in a lightly oiled skillet, achieving a golden-brown exterior and completely melted interior. Flip once to guarantee even crispness and uniform heating.
- Final Touch: Remove from heat, slice into triangular wedges, and serve immediately to capture the ultimate texture and temperature of this gourmet fusion dish.
Notes
- Meat Browning Tip: Ensure beef is thoroughly cooked and browned to develop deep, rich flavor and prevent any raw meat texture.
- Vegetable Caramelization Secret: Sauté vegetables slowly to bring out natural sweetness and create complex layered taste profile.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use sliced cheese for even melting and spread it strategically to guarantee gooey coverage in every bite.
- Crispy Exterior Hack: Spread mayonnaise on tortilla exterior to achieve golden-brown, perfectly crisp surface that adds delicious texture and subtle tangy undertone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg