Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla Recipe

Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas are filled with beef and melted cheese in a soft tortilla that is toasted on a skillet until crisp. This quesadilla recipe is great for a hearty lunch or easy dinner in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 15 minutes 

Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 flour tortillas medium/ burrito-sized
• 1/2 lb beef (ribeye or top round), thinly sliced or diced
• 6 oz mushrooms diced
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 3 slices provolone cheese (avoid aged cheese), sliced in half
• 1/2 red pepper diced
• 1/2 green pepper diced
• 1 Tbsp light olive oil divided

• 1 garlic clove minced
• ¼ tsp sea salt or to taste
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
• 2 tsp mayo optional

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Add the beef back to the skillet with minced garlic, stir and cook until meat is reheated.
4. 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
5. 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.

Credit to: natashaskitchen