Ingredients
- 1 pound ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 flour tortillas
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
For those who prefer a different protein, thinly sliced chicken or mushrooms make excellent substitutes, offering a lighter but equally delicious alternative.
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced steak, cooking until browned and just cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion. Sauté until they are softened and beginning to caramelize, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return the steak to the skillet, mixing it with the peppers and onions until everything is well combined. Remove from heat.
- On a separate clean surface, lay out the flour tortillas. Place a slice of provolone cheese on one half of each tortilla, then evenly distribute the steak and vegetable mixture over the cheese.
- Fold the tortillas in half, pressing down gently to hold the filling in place.
- In a clean skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for about 3 minutes per side, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted. Add more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Remove from skillet, slice into wedges, and serve warm.
Pro tip: Use your senses just like my abuela taught me—listen for the sizzle, smell the savory aroma, and you’ll know when your quesadillas are just right!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International