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Pepper Steak Quesadillas

Pepper Steak Quesadillas
“I came up with this savory snack when my family needed a quick lunch before running off in several directions,” writes Barbara Moore from Farmington, New Mexico. “I threw together what I had in the fridge and it was a big hit!”
4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound beef top sirloin steak
  • 1/2 each medium green, sweet red and yellow pepper, julienned
  • 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 4 flour tortillas (6 inches)
  • 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs,
  • lightly coat the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat
  • or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4 minutes on each side or until
  • meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer
  • should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Let
  • stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute
  • peppers and onion for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook
  • 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with cilantro and rosemary.
  • Place two tortillas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut
  • steak into thin strips; place on tortillas. Using a slotted spoon,
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Pepper Steak Quesadillas (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • place pepper mixture over steak. Top with tomatoes, mushrooms,
  • cheese and remaining tortillas; lightly spray top of tortillas with
  • cooking spray.
  • Bake at 425° for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is
  • melted. Cut each quesadilla into four wedges. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 2 wedges equals 252 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 383 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
Wine: Sweet Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet red wine.
© Taste of Home 2013