Golden quesadillas filled with beef, melted cheese, and vegetables—easy, crisp, and baked on a single pan.
# 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 taco seasoning (1 packet)
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 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
11 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Assembly
12 - 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - Cooking spray
→ Serving (Optional)
15 - Salsa
16 - Sour cream
17 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed sheet pan (18x13 inches) with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef for approximately 5 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat as needed.
03 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper to the beef. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Mix in thawed corn, black beans, and sliced green onions. Combine thoroughly.
06 - Place 6 tortillas around the sheet pan edges, allowing half to hang over and centers to overlap. Position 1 tortilla in the center to cover any gaps.
07 - Evenly distribute beef and vegetable mixture onto tortillas. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
08 - Fold the overhanging edges of tortillas toward the center to enclose filling. Place final tortilla in the middle, ensuring complete coverage.
09 - Brush top with olive oil or lightly spray with cooking spray.
10 - Place a secondary sheet pan on top to compress quesadillas. Bake for 15 minutes.
11 - Remove top pan and bake an additional 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
12 - Rest for 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve with salsa, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges as desired.
