Gooey Cheesesteak Quesadilla Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
2 Quesadillas
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces white American cheese, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ounces smoked provolone, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ½ cup diced poblano pepper
  • ½ cup diced sweet onion
  • 12 ounces sirloin or ribeye, thinly shaved against the grain
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
Directions
  1. Combine the American cheese, milk, and garlic powder in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Whisk until melted and smooth.
  3. Add the smoked provolone and whisk again until thick and glossy.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and cover to keep warm.
  5. Heat a cast iron or other heavy skillet over high heat.
  6. Add the butter and cook to melt it.
  7. Saute the poblanos and onions until charred and caramelized (about 5 minutes).
  8. Push the vegetables to the side and add the shaved beef in the center of the pan in a single layer.
  9. Let the beef sit undisturbed for one minute to brown, then add the pepper and salt and quickly toss with the vegetables.
  10. Turn off the heat and pour the warm cheese sauce over the beef mixture in the cast iron skillet. Gently toss until the meat is completely coated.
  11. Heat a separate large skillet over medium-low heat.
  12. Lay one tortilla flat in the pan and spread half of the cheesesteak filling on one half of the tortilla.
  13. Fold the empty side over the top and press down lightly with a spatula.
  14. Cook for 2 minutes, then carefully flip to cook on the other side.
  15. Once the quesadilla is golden brown and crisp on both sides, remove it to a cutting board.
  16. Wipe the pan and repeat the process with the other tortilla.
  17. Cut both quesadillas in half and serve immediately with your favorite salsa or dipping sauce.