Pepper Steak Quesadillas
Cheesy quesadillas filled with seasoned pepper steak, caramelized peppers, and a tangy homemade sauce.
- Preparation Time 20 min
- Cooking Time 25 min
- Overall Time 45 min
- Created By: Lily Chen
Category: Main Dishes
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Cuisine Type: American-Mexican
Output: 6 Serves (6 quesadillas)
Dietary Options: ~
Ingredients
→ Meat
- 01 2 pounds flat iron steak or alternative skirt, sirloin, or ribeye, sliced into thin 1/4 inch thick strips
- 02 Salt, pepper, and garlic for seasoning
→ Vegetables
- 03 2 green bell peppers, chopped
- 04 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 05 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 06 1 whole white onion, diced
→ Sauce
- 07 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 08 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 09 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 10 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 11 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 12 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 13 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 14 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 15 2 tablespoons water (optional)
→ Quesadilla Ingredients
- 16 Large tortillas
- 17 Mexican melting cheese
- 18 Chipotle mayo or sour cream
- 19 Avocado oil for griddle
Steps
Step 01
Cook chopped bell peppers and onion on a griddle until translucent, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Step 02
Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook on griddle for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 03
Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic paste, ginger paste, red pepper flakes, and optional water in a bowl to create a sauce.
Step 04
Add cooked vegetables back to the griddle with the steak, pour in the prepared sauce, and cook until caramelized. Remove the mixture from the griddle.
Step 05
Clean the griddle surface with water and add avocado oil to coat.
Step 06
Place a tortilla on the griddle and warm for 60-90 seconds. Flip, add cheese, pepper steak mixture, chipotle mayo or sour cream, and more cheese. Fold into a quesadilla.
Step 07
Toast the quesadilla until golden brown. Cut into slices and serve warm.
Tips
- Ensure all ingredients are prepared and measured before starting the recipe for efficient cooking.
Required Tools
- Griddle
- Large spatula
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
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