Description
This Sheet Pan Quesadillas recipe offers a delicious and easy way to prepare a crowd-pleasing Mexican-inspired meal. Ground beef is seasoned with taco spices, combined with sautéed green peppers and onions, then layered with cheese and tortillas on a sheet pan and baked to crispy perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
Assembly
- 7 tortillas
- Mexican blend shredded cheese, about 2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Add diced green pepper and onion to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and ¼ cup water, mix well and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the mixture, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Arrange 3 tortillas on the sheet pan. Evenly spread the beef mixture over each tortilla, then sprinkle a generous amount of Mexican blend shredded cheese on top. Place another 3 tortillas over the cheese layers, and repeat the layering with remaining beef mixture and cheese. Top with the last tortilla layer.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are golden and crispy around the edges.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the layered quesadillas cool for a couple of minutes. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice into wedges. Serve warm with optional sides like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- Use parchment paper on the sheet pan for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- For a crispy bottom, lightly brush the bottom tortillas with a little oil before layering.
- If you prefer, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
Keywords: sheet pan quesadillas, easy quesadillas, baked quesadillas, ground beef tacos, Mexican dinner, weeknight meal