Cheesesteak Quesadillas with Avocado

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Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes

Recipe Description:

Inspired by the famous cheesesteak sandwiches of Philadelphia, this quesadilla recipe is an easy “win” for sports and tailgate fans.
Filled with creamy avocado, mozzarella cheese and grilled peppers and onions, this simple cheesesteak recipe serves up the best of two classic dishes in one delicious entrée recipe.

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 3/4 lb. top round steak, very thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. grilling spice mix
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeds and membrane removed, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup low-fat Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 4 flour tortillas

Instructions:

  1. Place oil in a large skillet over high heat.
  2. Sprinkle steak slices with grilling spice mix, tossing to coat.
  3. Working in batches, if necessary, add steak to hot skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Season with salt.
  4. Remove steak from pan and place in a medium bowl. Cover to keep warm.
  5. Return skillet to high heat. Add onion and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Place in bowl with steak and toss to combine.
  6. Wipe excess fat from skillet and reduce heat to medium.
  7. To assemble quesadillas, place even amount of steak, onion and pepper mixture, cheese and avocado on half of each tortilla, leaving the other half empty. Fold unfilled halves over to cover.
  8. Place quesadilla in hot skillet and cook until tortilla has turned golden brown. Turn and cook until remaining side is golden brown. Cut in quarters before serving. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (1118g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.gg -
Monounsaturated Fat 4g -
Cholesterol 30mg 11%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g -
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 15g -
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 103mg 8%
Iron 2mg 15%
Potassium 309mg 6%
Vitamin A 10mcg 2%
Vitamin C 8mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin K 6mcg 6%
Thiamin 0.22mg 20%
Riboflavin 0.18mg 15%
Niacin 7mg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 20%
Folate 91mcg DFE 25%
(39mcg folic acid) -
Vitamin B12 0.70mcg 30%
Pantothenic Acid 0.49mg 10%
Choline 34mg 6%
Phosphorus 173mg 15%
Magnesium 19mg 4%
Zinc 2mg 15%
Selenium 18mcg 35%
Copper 0.10mg 10%
Manganese 0.22mg 10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.