Description
Philly cheesesteak quesadillas made with ground beef, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and smooth melting provolone create a rich and comforting meal wrapped in crisp tortillas. The combination of seasoned beef, sautéed vegetables, and creamy cheese delivers bold flavor in a quick and easy format.
Ingredients
2 medium flour tortillas
1/2 lb ground beef or finely diced beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
6 oz mushrooms, diced
3 slices provolone cheese from Tillamook or Sargento, sliced in half
1 Tbsp light olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp mayonnaise, optional
Instructions
1. Heat a skillet with a small amount of olive oil and cook the beef until browned, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, then remove and cover.
2. Add onion, red pepper, green pepper, and mushrooms to the same skillet with a little more oil if needed and cook until tender.
3. Add garlic, stir briefly, then return the beef to the pan and combine until warmed through.
4. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on half of each tortilla if using, then add the beef and vegetable mixture on that same side.
5. Top the filling with slices of provolone and fold the tortilla over.
6. Warm a clean skillet with a touch of oil and cook the folded tortilla on medium heat until golden and crisp on both sides and the cheese is melted.
7. Let rest briefly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Use ground beef for quicker cooking or thinly sliced beef for a classic texture.
Mushrooms add moisture and depth of flavor and blend smoothly with the vegetables.
Provolone from brands like Tillamook or Sargento melts evenly and gives the quesadillas a smooth finish.
Medium tortillas fold easily and hold the filling without breaking.
Avoid high heat so the tortillas brown evenly while the cheese melts properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American