Sheet Pan Quesadillas Beef (Print Version)

Crispy baked quesadillas with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and colorful vegetables ready in under 40 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef Mixture

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
06 - 1/3 cup water

→ Cheese and Vegetables

07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
09 - 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
10 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
11 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Assembly

12 - 8 large flour tortillas (10 inches)
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - Cooking spray

→ Optional Serving

15 - Salsa
16 - Sour cream
17 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
05 - Add thawed corn, drained black beans, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir to combine evenly.
06 - Lay six tortillas on the pan, overlapping edges so centers overlap and half the tortillas hang over the edges. Place one tortilla in the center to cover gaps.
07 - Evenly distribute the beef and vegetable mixture over the tortillas. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top.
08 - Fold the overhanging edges of the tortillas toward the center to cover the filling. Place the final tortilla in the center if needed to seal completely.
09 - Brush the top tortilla with olive oil or spray lightly with cooking spray. Place a second sheet pan on top to weigh down the quesadillas.
10 - Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the top pan and bake an additional 5 minutes until the quesadillas are golden brown and crisp.
11 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve with salsa, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges as desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation in just one pan
  • Feeds a crowd, perfect for busy nights
02 -
  • This recipe contains wheat and dairy ingredients
  • You can substitute ground chicken, turkey, or plant-based crumbles for the beef
03 -
  • Weigh down the quesadillas with another sheet pan to keep them extra crispy
  • Let cool slightly before cutting for cleaner slices
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