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Grilled beef quesadillas with melted cheese, peppers, and jalapeños on a sizzling grill, served with salsa.

Chipotle Beef Quesadilla

Craving a flavorful, quick and easy dinner that’s loaded with cheesy goodness and a bit of spice? This chipotle beef quesadilla is the answer. Filled with tender flank steak, sautéed bell peppers, and a blend of provolone and mozzarella cheese, this quesadilla brings together the perfect combination of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors. Paired with a creamy chipotle dipping sauce, these quesadillas are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 quesadillas
Calories 612 kcal

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling

  • 1.5 lb shredded beef
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1.5 cups cremini mushrooms
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 8 slices provolone cheese sliced
  • 1.5 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Chipotle Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • cup sour cream
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

Prepare the Beef Filling

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the shredded beef to the skillet, then season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chipotle powder. Stir well to combine and heat through, allowing the flavors to meld.
    Person seasoning sizzling beef in a pan by a sunlit kitchen window.
  • Once mostly browned, turn the heat to medium and add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan once meat is fully cooked.
    Grating garlic into a pan of sizzling beef strips on a wooden kitchen countertop.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan on medium heat with a pinch of salt. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until liquid is released. Add in the diced onion and diced red and green peppers. Add in garlic powder and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
    Sautéing colorful bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a black skillet with tongs. Fresh vegetables cooking.
  • Add the beef back in and sauté for 2 minutes.
    Sizzling beef stir-fry with bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions in a pan, being tossed with tongs.

Make the Chipotle Sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, yellow mustard, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
    Creamy sauce in a blender. Perfect for dips, dressings, or marinades. Vibrant orange hue. Ready to serve.

Assemble the Quesadillas:

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place a flour tortilla on the skillet and add a generous layer of the beef mixture. Add in the sliced provolone cheese and mozzarella on top. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
    Preparing a quesadilla with sliced cheese and grated cheese on tortilla.

Cook the Quesadilla

  • Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to press down gently to ensure even cooking and maximum surface area contact.
    Person cooking a golden-brown quesadilla in a pan using a spatula.

Serve

  • Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and slice into wedges. Serve hot with extra chipotle sauce on the side for dipping.
    Sizzling quesadilla with cheese, mushrooms, and veggies being sliced on a wooden board. Perfect for a savory snack!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 612kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 47gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 812mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1719IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 466mgIron: 3mg
Keyword quesadilla, steak
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