Sirloin Quesadillas, Texas style
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Sirloin Quesadillas, Texas style
1 pound sirloin cut 1 inch thick
1/2 C. red wine
1 t. ground cumin
2 t. chili powder
1 T. Olive oil
3 large poblano peppers
4 T. vegetable oil
1 large onion cut into strips
3 1/2 C. Monterey jack cheese shredded
1 C. cilantro chopped
8 large flour tortillas
Slice steak across the grain into thin slices.
In a large sealable plastic bag combine wine, garlic, cumin,
chili powder and olive oil. Add meat to the bag. Seal bag
and turn bag to coat meat in the marinade.
Marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
Cut poblano peppers in half, remove seeds and veins, and
cut into strips.
Add 2 T. of oil to a saute pan. Add the onion and pepper strips.
Saute until the onion is tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in the pan. Drain the beef and add to
the pan. Saute quickly to brown the beef, add the onions and
peppers back to the pan. Stir fry for 1 minute more.
Place a tortilla on a griddle. Sprinkle with some of the melted
cheese, beef mixture, cilantro and top with more cheese.
Cover with another tortilla. Grill until cheese melts and tortilla
is browned. Repeat with remaining tortillas and beef until it is
all gone. Cut into wedges and serve.
Makes 16 appetizers or 4 large quesadillas.