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beef quesadilla

Kung Pow Quesadillas

The Starving Chef
Savor the fusion of Chinese and Mexican cuisines with spicy Kung Pow Quesadillas, combining marinated steak, a medley of veggies, and served with guacamole wontons for a delectable and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese, Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz steak thinnly sliced
  • ½ cup red onion chopped
  • ¼ cup carrots julienned
  • ½ cup broccoli chopped
  • 3 tablespoon gochujang or chile paste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeno seed & chopped
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 4 tablespoons peanuts
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons green onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons sesame oil for frying
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, gochujang, hoisin sauce, egg white, water, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, jalapeno, red pepper flakes (not listed in the ingredients), green onions, and peanuts. Add the sliced beef to the marinade and let it rest for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Chop and julienne the vegetables. In a large wok over medium-high heat, add the sesame oil, followed by the vegetables. Sauté until the broccoli begins to turn tender and the other veggies are lightly browned.
  • Pour the marinated beef and its sauce into the wok. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens. Let the beef brown on each side or cook it to your desired level of doneness. Once the meat is cooked through, remove the wok from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large, flat skillet, spray some oil and place a tortilla into the pan. Cover one side of the tortilla with the beef mixture and then sprinkle cheese on top. Fold over the tortilla and use a spatula or another pan to hold the folded side down until the cheese secures it in place. Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until the tortilla reaches your desired level of crispiness.
  • Serve the Kung Pow Quesadilla alongside guacamole wontons and enjoy!
Keyword Asian, cheese, Mexican, tortilla
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