Philly Steak Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas filled with tender steak, sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms, and melted provolone cheese for a quick, flavorful twist on a classic Philly cheesesteak.
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 large burrito-size tortillas
- ½ green bell pepper sliced
- ½ red bell pepper sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ pound ribeye steak chopped or thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 ounces mushrooms chopped
- 3 slices provolone cheese halved (3 halves per tortilla)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise optional
Instructions
Prepare the skillet
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
Cook the steak
- Place the steak into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the steak is browned and cooked through. Remove the steak from the skillet, transfer to a plate, and keep warm.
Sauté the vegetables
- In the same skillet, add the green and red bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Sauté until tender, adding additional olive oil if necessary.
Combine the steak and vegetables
- Return the cooked steak to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables until evenly mixed.
Assemble the quesadillas
- If using mayonnaise, spread one teaspoon on each tortilla. Divide the steak and vegetable mixture evenly between the tortillas. Arrange three halves of provolone cheese on each tortilla and fold to enclose the filling.
Cook the quesadillas
- Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil the surface, then place one folded tortilla in the skillet. Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side until equally browned and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining tortilla.
Serve
- Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
To prepare this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free tortillas in place of standard flour tortillas. Ensure all additional ingredients, particularly mayonnaise and cheese, are verified gluten-free according to packaging labels.