Taco Bell's New Steak and Poblano Rolled Quesadilla

Introduction

• Taco Bell's new menu item features a rolled quesadilla with:
  • Grilled marinated steak
  • Charred diced poblano peppers
  • Spicy ranch sauce
  • A blend of mozzarella, pepper jack, and cheddar cheeses
• Poblano peppers are mild and more for flavor than heat.
• Described as similar to Taco Bell's carne asada rolled quesadilla.

What is a Rolled Quesadilla?

• Essentially a burrito in appearance.
• Appears to be a smaller, flatter version of a burrito.

Personal Experience and Cooking Process

• The speaker has a lisp due to a dental appliance, affecting eating.
• Ingredients and preparation:
  • Marinate steak with cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and oil.
  • Char poblano peppers.
  • Make spicy ranch sauce using sour cream, ranch packet, and Cholula hot sauce.

Cooking Process

• Grilling:
  • Cook the marinated steak to medium rare.
  • Char the poblano peppers on the grill.
• Poblano Peppers:
  • Blacken, then steam in a bag to peel the skin.
• Steak Tips:
  • Cut against the grain for tenderness.
  • Hanger steak recommended for flavor.

Assembly

• Warm the tortilla, spread spicy ranch sauce.
• Add charred poblano peppers and steak.
• Top with the cheese blend.
• Roll like a burrito.
• Toast on a flat surface to melt cheese.

Visual and Taste Notes

• Appearance differs from typical quesadilla.
• Described as cheesy, gooey, with rich flavors.
• The speaker claims it would be better homemade than from Taco Bell.

Conclusion

• Encourages trying the recipe at home.
• Advocates for trying new variations instead of sticking to usual options.

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• Note: The transcript includes some humor and personal remarks about the speaker's family channels and social media presence.