Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla
Gooey cheese, savory steak, caramelized onions, and peppers make up this Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla that the whole family will love.
These Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas are a quick and easy twist on the classic sandwich, loaded with tender sliced steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and melty cheese all tucked inside crispy, golden tortillas. Made in under 30 minutes, this simple quesadilla recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, game day, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. With bold, savory flavor and gooey cheese in every bite, these steak quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food mashup.
If I could make steak for my family every night – they would be in heaven. But everything in moderation, so I like to stretch our steak meals by adding tender veggies and cheese to make these delicious Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas.
All the classic Philly Cheesesteak goodness you love, but rather than use a hoagie roll, I cut down on the carbs slightly by using a whole wheat tortilla.
The melted cheese is there, the caramelized onions and peppers and even the savory steak. The tortilla gets toasted with a little butter and heat in a skillet to make this an easy peasy budget-friendly meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Take advantage of the sales on bell peppers, Lucerne Cheese and boneless petite sirloin steak at Safeway to make these Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas for dinner this week.
Ingredients
1 lb. Sirloin Steak, Thinly Sliced
Tender, flavorful beef that cooks quickly and delivers the classic cheesesteak taste. Thin-slicing ensures a juicy texture and even cooking.
1 Bell Pepper (Red, Yellow, Green, or a Mix), Thinly Sliced
Adds sweetness, color, and a slight crunch that balances the richness of the steak and cheese.
1 Onion, Thinly Sliced
A must-have for that signature cheesesteak flavor—caramelizes beautifully for a sweet, savory depth.
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Used to sauté the steak and vegetables, helping them cook evenly while enhancing flavor.
½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
Adds a subtle herbaceous note that complements the beef and peppers.
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Simple seasoning to bring out the natural flavors of the steak and vegetables.
Tortillas
Soft flour tortillas hold everything together, crisping up perfectly when cooked for that golden, melty quesadilla finish.
Cheese (Provolone, Pepper Jack, or Colby Jack)
Melty, gooey cheese is the star—provolone offers a classic mild flavor, while pepper jack adds a little heat and Colby jack brings extra creaminess.
Butter
Used to toast the tortillas, creating a crispy, golden exterior with rich flavor.
How to Make a Philly Cheesesteak Quesadilla
Thinly slice the sirloin steak, onions, and peppers.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sliced steak. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Cook until the steak is cooked through and seared all over, about 10 minutes. Remove the steak from the pan and add the sliced peppers and onions. Cook over medium-high heat for about 7-8 minutes until the peppers and onions are soft and slightly caramelized. Add the beef back to the pan and stir everything together.
Meanwhile, heat another skillet over medium heat.
Butter one side of the tortillas (the side that will go down in the pan). Layer half of the tortilla with pepper jack cheese slices, the meat and peppers mixture, and shredded cheese on top. Fold the other half of the tortilla over. Cook the tortillas in the heated skillet until the cheese is gooey and melted, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sirloin steak thinly sliced
- 1 red yellow or green bell pepper or a mixture of the 3, thinly sliced
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- tortillas
- cheese provolone is traditional, we like pepper jack and Colby jack
- butter
Instructions
- Thinly slice the sirloin steak, onions, and peppers.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sliced steak. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Cook until the steak is cooked through and seared all over about 10 minutes. Remove the steak from the pan and add the sliced peppers and onions. Cook over medium-high heat for about 7-8 minutes until the peppers and onions are soft and slightly caramelized. Add the beef back to the pan and stir everything together.
- Meanwhile, heat another skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of the tortillas (the side that will go down in the pan). Layer half of the tortilla with pepper jack cheese slices, the meat and peppers mixture, and shredded cheese on the top. Fold the other half of the tortilla over. Cook the tortillas in the heated skillet until the cheese is gooey and melted, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
Delicious easy dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes that the whole family will love!
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