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Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Courses: Lunch, Dinner, Main Course Cuisines: American, Tex-Mex Keywords: philly cheesesteak quesadilla, beef quesadilla, skillet meals, cheesy beef wrap
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Equipment

  • 1 / Name: Large skillet / Notes: For cooking beef and sautéing vegetables
  • 1 Amount: 1 / Name: Knife / Notes: For chopping vegetables and slicing quesadilla
  • 1 Amount: 1 / Name: Cutting board / Notes: For prepping meat and vegetables
  • 1 Amount: 1 / Name: Spatula or tongs / Notes: For flipping quesadillas
  • 1 Measuring spoons / Notes: For seasoning and oil

Ingredients
  

  • Amount: 2 / Unit: — / Name: Flour tortillas / Notes: Medium or burrito-sized
  • Amount: ½ / Unit: lb / Name: Beef / Notes: Ribeye or top round thinly sliced or diced
  • Amount: ½ / Unit: medium / Name: Onion / Notes: Chopped
  • Amount: ½ / Unit: — / Name: Red pepper / Notes: Diced
  • Amount: ½ / Unit: — / Name: Green pepper / Notes: Diced
  • Amount: 6 / Unit: oz / Name: Mushrooms / Notes: Diced
  • Amount: 3 / Unit: slices / Name: Provolone cheese / Notes: Avoid aged sliced in half
  • Amount: 1 / Unit: Tbsp / Name: Light olive oil / Notes: Divided
  • Amount: 1 / Unit: clove / Name: Garlic / Notes: Minced
  • Amount: ¼ / Unit: tsp / Name: Sea salt / Notes: Or to taste
  • Amount: ⅛ / Unit: tsp / Name: Ground black pepper / Notes: Or to taste
  • Amount: 2 / Unit: tsp / Name: Mayonnaise / Notes: Optional for spreading on tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Cook the Beef
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chopped beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until fully done.
  • Remove the beef from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
  • Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
  • In the same skillet, add another teaspoon of oil if needed.
  • Add the chopped onion, red and green peppers, and mushrooms.
  • Sauté until the vegetables are soft and tender.
  • Step 3: Combine Meat and Garlic
  • Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the minced garlic.
  • Stir and cook for another minute until the meat is reheated and garlic is fragrant.
  • Step 4: Assemble the Quesadillas
  • Spread mayonnaise on one side of each tortilla (if using).
  • Spoon the filling onto one half of each tortilla.
  • Top with sliced provolone cheese. Fold the tortillas in half over the filling.
  • Step 5: Cook the Quesadillas
  • Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Add a little oil for crispiness if desired.
  • Place quesadilla in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, flipping once.
  • Remove from skillet, slice, and serve hot.
  • Calories: ~540 kcal per quesadilla (based on 2 large quesadillas)

Notes

For best texture, use a non-stick skillet and cook until each side is deeply golden.
Avoid aged provolone cheese, as it doesn’t melt well.
Add extra cheese or sautéed jalapeños for a spicier twist.
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or game-day snacks.