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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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Try this Mexican inspired twist on a classic cheese steak – instead of having it on a hoagie roll, it’s on a fried tortilla. This filling main dish is perfect for a Super Bowl party or any casual entertaining occasion. Read more . For appetizer size servings, just cut each quesadilla into four slices. Makes 32 pieces Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil |
2 medium onions, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
2 pounds bone-in rib eye steak (1-1/2 pounds de-boned) |
oil for frying (see instructions) |
8 large (9-1/2-inch) tortillas |
12 slices american cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet on medium high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil until it shimmers. Add onions, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, and cook about 4 minutes, or until light brown.
2. Set aside.
3. To make meat easier to slice, place it in the freezer until partially frozen, about 30 minutes.
4. Thinly slice meat at a 45 degree angle.
5. Add 1 teaspoon oil to large skillet.
6. Heat over medium high heat until shimmers; add half the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked.
7. Remove from pan and reserve.
8. Repeat with remaining meat.
9. Combine meat and reserved onions in a large bowl and keep warm.
10. Wipe skillet clean and heat 2 teaspoons oil until shimmers.
11. Add tortilla and cook about 20 seconds, until blistered.
12. Turn over, place 1-1/2 slices cheese and 1/8 of the meat mixture over half the tortilla.
13. Fold tortilla over filling.
14. Remove from pan.
15. Repeat with remaining tortillas, meat mixture and cheese.
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