Pepper Steak Quesadillas (Print)
Cheesy quesadillas loaded with seasoned steak, grilled peppers, and tangy homemade sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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2 pounds flat iron steak or alternative skirt, sirloin, or ribeye, sliced into thin 1/4 inch thick strips
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Salt, pepper, and garlic for seasoning
→ Vegetables
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2 green bell peppers, chopped
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1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 whole white onion, diced
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon garlic paste
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1 tablespoon ginger paste
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1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons water (optional)
→ Quesadilla Ingredients
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Large tortillas
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Mexican melting cheese
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Chipotle mayo or sour cream
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Avocado oil for griddle
# Directions:
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Cook chopped bell peppers and onion on a griddle until translucent, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook on a griddle for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
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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.
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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.
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Layer tortillas with Mexican melting cheese, caramelized steak and vegetable mixture, and optional chipotle mayo or sour cream. Fold each tortilla and cook on the griddle until the cheese melts. Serve hot.
# Notes:
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Ensure steak slices are thin for even cooking and tenderness.
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Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level.