Easy Sheet Pan Quesadillas
Easy Sheet Pan Quesadillas combine seasoned ground beef, black beans, peppers, and cheese, baked until crisp and golden. A simple, crowd-friendly meal prepared in the oven with minimal hands-on work.
8 Servings
Ingredients
For the Quesadillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion cored and finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper cored and finely chopped
- 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 5-ounce can mild green chiles
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning plus additional to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water
- Cooking spray
- 10 medium 10-inch flour tortillas
- 16 ounces grated cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
For Serving
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the center of the oven.
Prepare the Filling
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 4–5 minutes, breaking it into small pieces as it browns.
- Add the chopped onion, red pepper, black beans, and mild green chiles. Continue cooking for 5–6 minutes, or until the vegetables soften but do not brown.
Season the Filling
- Add the taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and water. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring regularly, until the water evaporates and the mixture is evenly seasoned.
- Remove from heat and adjust seasoning as desired.
Assemble the Quesadilla
- Coat a 9×13-inch sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Arrange 2 tortillas overlapping in the center of the pan, then place 6 tortillas around the edges so that the excess hangs over the sides.
- Sprinkle one-third of the cheese onto the tortilla base. Spread the prepared filling evenly across the surface, then top with the remaining cheese.
- Place the remaining 2 tortillas in the center, then fold the overhanging tortilla edges inward to fully enclose the filling.
- Spray the surface lightly with cooking spray.
Bake
- Cover the assembled quesadilla by placing a second, slightly smaller sheet pan or baking dish on top. Use a piece of foil between the quesadilla and the upper pan to prevent sticking.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
Crisp the Exterior
- Remove the top pan and foil. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the tortillas are crisp and golden.
Cool and Slice
- Remove from the oven and allow the quesadilla to rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Slice into squares or rectangles and serve warm with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Notes
To make Easy Sheet Pan Quesadillas gluten-free, substitute the flour tortillas with certified gluten-free tortillas. Ensure your taco seasoning is labeled gluten-free, as some blends may contain additives or wheat-based fillers. Baking time may vary slightly due to different tortilla textures; monitor closely to prevent over-crisping.