Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ribeye steak, thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
Salt and black pepper to taste
4–6 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
1 cup provolone cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Olive oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
1. 1. Prep your ingredients: thinly slice ribeye steak (partially freeze for 15-20 minutes for easier slicing). Thinly slice the onion. Shred cheeses if using blocks.
2. 2. Cook the steak: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in a single layer, cook 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
3. 3. Sauté the onions: Reduce heat to medium. Add a splash more oil if needed. Add sliced onions, cook 5-7 minutes until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
4. 4. Combine filling: Return steak to pan with onions, mix together. Remove from pan and set aside in a bowl.
5. 5. Assemble quesadillas: Wipe skillet clean. Place one tortilla in the skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle half the tortilla with a mix of provolone and mozzarella.
6. 6. Add filling: Spoon about a quarter of the steak and onion mixture over the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
7. 7. More cheese: Top filling with another layer of shredded cheese.
8. 8. Fold and cook: Once bottom cheese starts melting, fold empty half over filled half. Press gently with spatula.
9. 9. Brown to perfection: Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, and cheese is melted. Use butter or oil if needed to crisp.
10. 10. Repeat and serve: Remove, slice into wedges, serve immediately. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Notes
For best results, use thinly sliced ribeye or shaved steak. Partially freezing steak before slicing helps. Caramelize onions slowly for sweetness. Freshly shredded cheese melts better. Don’t overfill quesadillas to prevent sogginess. Cook over medium heat for crispy tortillas and melted cheese. Serve immediately. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
