Pork and Pepper Quesadillas

Name: Pork and Pepper Quesadillas
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. pork cutlets; 1 tsp. ground ancho chili powder; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 8 flour tortillas; 1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Pepper Jack cheese; Store-bought guacamole (optional); Pico de gallo (optional); Sour cream (optional)

By Barbara ChernetzPublished: Dec 26, 2012

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Yields:

Cal/Serv:

717

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Quesadillas are a quick but super satisfying meal option on a busy weeknight.

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Directions

1. Step 1Sprinkle pork cutlet strips with chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and brown all over, 3 minutes; remove from skillet. Add bell peppers and cook 3 minutes. Remove from skillet; toss with pork.
2. Step 2Heat another skillet over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet. Spoon in 1/4 of the pork mixture, then top with 1/4 of the cheese. Place another tortilla on top, pressing them together.
3. Step 3Cook quesadillas until browned on bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip; cook second side 2 minutes. Remove from skillet; cut into wedges. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with your favorite garnishes.