Pepper Steak Quesadillas (Print Format)
Cheesy quesadillas filled with seasoned pepper steak, caramelized peppers, and a 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
# Steps:
01 -
Cook chopped bell peppers and onion on a griddle until translucent, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
02 -
Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook on 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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Clean the griddle surface with water and add avocado oil to coat.
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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.
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Toast the quesadilla until golden brown. Cut into slices and serve warm.
# Tips:
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Ensure all ingredients are prepared and measured before starting the recipe for efficient cooking.