This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. We love the classic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, and putting those flavors into a quesadilla is brilliant and even easier. Quesadillas freeze well and leftovers can also be reheated, so it is a great make-ahead recipe and perfect for your meal prep. We love serving quesadillas with Taco Soup and of course topped with Pico de Gallo. Hey, hey! Valentina with Valentina’s Corner sharing our homemade Quesadilla Recipe.
What is a Quesadilla?
A quesadilla is a Mexican dish. It is a tortilla is filled with cheese, spices of choice, meats, beans, and vegetables and cooked on a skillet. A simpler way to describe quesadillas would be a flat loaded taco! For this recipe, we used Philly Cheesesteak inspired ingredients consisting of cubed beef, peppers, mushrooms, onions and loaded with cheese; then cooked until tortilla is crispy and filling is hot.
Ingredients for Quesadillas-
Quesadillas are so versatile and can be filled with just about anything or a combination of ingredients. Today we share our beef quesadilla recipe.
Flour Tortilla- Medium burrito size tortillas are typical. Smaller tortillas may be used which will result in more quesadillas. Buy quesadillas that fit the base of your skillet. Meat- Use good quality beef. Ribeye is the best choice for a Philly Quesadilla. You can also use top sirloin or steak of choice if you’re looking for a less expensive option. TIP: The meat may be cut into cubes or thinly sliced. Cheese- A mild provolone works best (avoid aged provolone). American cheese can also be used as a substitute. TIP: Shredded or sliced cheese will work in quesadillas though shredded cheese will melt faster. Vegetables- A mixture of red and green peppers, onion and mushrooms. You can omit the bell peppers for a classic Philly combination. Seasoning- Salt, pepper, and freshly minced garlic are all you need.
How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas:
TIPS for the Best Quesadillas:
Though quesadillas are pretty easy to prepare, here are some tips to ensure success!
To Make Them Spicy- If you love spicy food, add some hot sauce or sriracha to the mayo when spreading over the tortillas. Tortilla Sizes- You can use any tortilla sizes and fill with as much filling as desired. A smaller tortilla requires less filling added and will give you more quesadillas. Griddle- A griddle may also be used instead of a skillet to cook the quesadillas. Heat- Be sure to keep the heat at a medium. If you turn the heat up too high, the tortilla will burn and cheese won’t melt. Cutting tortillas- It’s easiest to cut the quesadillas with a pizza cutter, though a sharp knife will also work. Freezing- Quesadillas may be frozen once assembled. Fully thaw then sauté until filling is hot. To reheat quesadillas – cook over low heat until reheated, flipping once.
I hope this hearty loaded homemade quesadilla recipe will become a hit with the family. We love sharing new ways of enjoying the timeless flavors of Philly Cheesesteak.
More Delicious Ways to Use Tortillas:
Shrimp Fajitas – so tasty hugged by a warm tortilla Breakfast Burritos – you’ll love the crisp shell Fish Tacos – with the best fish taco sauce Beef Tacos – our favorite beef taco meat Spicy Chicken Quesadillas – with the easiest filling Chicken Wraps– perfect for lunch or dinner
