Sheet Pan Quesadillas Beef (Printable)

Baked quesadillas filled with seasoned beef, cheese, and vibrant vegetables—simple and delicious.

# Components:

→ Beef Mixture

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
06 - ⅓ 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-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
11 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Assembly

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

→ Optional Garnishes

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

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed sheet pan (18x13 inches) with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Drain excess fat as needed.
03 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and 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, black beans, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Mix thoroughly.
06 - Place six tortillas overlapping so edges hang over the pan and centers overlap, covering entire base. Place one tortilla in the center to fill any gaps.
07 - Evenly distribute beef and vegetable mixture over tortillas. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top.
08 - Fold overhanging tortilla edges toward the center to cover the filling. Place remaining tortilla in center to seal if necessary.
09 - Brush olive oil over the tortilla surface or spray lightly with cooking spray.
10 - Cover with a second sheet pan to weigh down. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove top pan and bake an additional 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
11 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice into squares and serve with optional salsa, sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pan preparation for minimal cleanup
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd
02 -
  • This recipe contains wheat and milk ingredients
  • For nut allergies, this dish is nut-free but always confirm ingredient labels
03 -
  • Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and crispier quesadillas
  • Switch up the fillings with your favorite veggies or cheese blend
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