Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye (shaved steak works best)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1.5 cups shredded provolone cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or a Tex-Mex blend)
- Optional for serving: Ketchup, hot sauce, sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the same skillet. Sauté for 7-10 minutes, or until softened and lightly caramelized. Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables, tossing to combine.
- Wipe the skillet clean if needed, then reduce heat to medium. Place one tortilla in the dry skillet.
- Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the provolone cheese and 1/4 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese over half of the tortilla.
- Spoon about 1/4 of the beef and vegetable mixture over the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle with another 1/4 cup of the mixed cheeses. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling, pressing down gently.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce (ensure it’s halal certified) to the beef and veggies while cooking. You can also use a mixture of cheddar and mozzarella cheese. To keep quesadillas warm while cooking the rest, place them on a baking sheet in a warm oven (around 200°F). These are fantastic with a side of crispy fries or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg