Quesadilla stuffed with Philly steak, peppers, onions, and cheddar Jack cheese served with cheese wiz and ranch chips.
Yield: 4 Servings
Cheese Wiz
¼ teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
One pinch sugar or to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 Tablespoons 2% milk
2 Tablespoons cream cheese
2 Tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Ranch Deli Chips
10 ounces store-bought frozen potato chips or thinly sliced russet potatoes
Oil for deep-fat frying
2 teaspoons store-bought ranch dressing seasoning
Philly Quesadilla
¾ cup thinly sliced yellow onions
¼ cup thinly sliced green peppers
1 ¾ pounds raw beef Philly sandwich steak or raw beef shaved steak
2 Tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground dried basil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Soy, Wheat
Nutritional InformationTo Prepare Cheese Wiz:
In a bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, ground mustard, and turmeric. Mix well. In a saucepan over medium heat, add cream, milk, and cream cheese. Whisk to combine. Heat until cream cheese melts. Add Parmesan cheese. Stir well. Then, add dry seasoning mixture. Stir well and cook until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat. Serve hot.
To Prepare Ranch Deli Chips:
Deep fat fry chips according to manufacturer’s directions. Drain well. NOTE: If making homemade chips, scrub potatoes clean under warm water. Dry well. Thinly slice potatoes crosswise. Preheat deep fat fryer to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Place sliced potatoes in a hot deep-fat fryer. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oil. Place on paper towel to dry excess oil. Place hot chips in a bowl. Sprinkle with ranch seasoning. Toss to coat evenly. Divide into four portions and place 1 serving onto each serving plate.
To Prepare Philly Quesadilla:
Cut beef lengthwise into 1 ½-inch wide strips. Cut strips crosswise to ¼-inch thick. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add beef. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove meat from pan and discard of liquid. Add onions and peppers to the pan. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Add cooked steak meat, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss until heated through. Divide into four portions. Top the meat with cheddar cheese and allow it to melt. Warm a tortilla in a microwave or on a sauté pan over medium-high heat to soften. Place 1 serving of cheesesteak filling on half of each tortilla. Fold the upper half of the tortilla in half over the filling. Cut each quesadilla into 4 triangles and place on a serving plate. Enjoy immediately with a portion of chips and 2 Tablespoons of cheese wiz on the side! NOTE: Cheese wiz can also be placed over meat before closing quesadilla instead of being served on the side.