Easy Beef Sheet Pan Quesadilla Recipe

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This delicious sheet pan quesadilla recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Just toss all of the ingredients on a sheet pan and bake until crispy. Not only is it fast and easy, but it's kid-friendly making it a perfect family meal idea!

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Sheet Pan Quesadilla
Ingredients
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How to Make Sheet Pan Quesadillas
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Sheet Pan Quesadilla

Quesadillas are the perfect Mexican-inspired dish. They are perfectly crisp on the outside and filled with delicious flavors and mostly tons of cheese. This particular recipe is easy to prepare and is a great addition to your weeknight menu.

All you need are some fresh ingredients. The best part about this recipe is that it tastes just like a traditional quesadilla but without all the work! Instead of standing over a pan to fry them, you can let the oven do the bulk of the work in crisping the tortillas while you prepare side dishes.

You can always make a more traditional quesadilla like this cheesy chicken quesadilla recipe or this sriracha chicken quesadilla using one of these handy quesadilla makers if you prefer!

quesadilla square on white plate in front of baking sheet of quesadillas

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup red onion
½ cup bell peppers
1 pound ground beef
7 large flour tortillas
1 package taco seasoning
¼ cup water
1 cup Mexican cheese blend

Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, jalapeno dip, guacamole, or diced tomatoes

tortillas next to bowl of cooked peppers ground meat and cheese on white table

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How to Make Sheet Pan Quesadillas

Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then cook the onions and bell peppers until they are soft, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set them aside.

Add the ground beef to the skillet, and cook, stirring regularly, until no longer pink.

Drain off any excess grease.

Return the meat to the skillet and add the taco seasoning along with ¼ cup water.

Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the flavors are well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.

Place the tortillas onto the baking sheet so that they are overlapping the sides of the pan, three on each side.

Sprinkle ⅓ of the cheese over the tortillas evenly.

Then top with ½ of the ground meat.

Top the meat with ½ of the vegetables.

Add another ⅓ of the cheese on top of the vegetables.

Repeat adding the remaining ground beef, vegetables, and finishing with cheese.

Fold the tortillas over the top and place the final tortilla in the center covering any gaps remaining.

Place a second clean baking sheet on top of the tortillas.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Remove the top baking sheet and cut it into portion sizes before serving.

quesadillas cut into squares on sheet pan

Top with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, salsa, and avocado.

cheese beef quesadilla on white table with sour cream on top

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make This with Corn Tortillas?

Yes. If you prefer corn tortillas for any reason, you can use them as the base for this quesadilla. Do remember that they tend to be a bit more flimsy than a flour tortilla, so you won't get the same kind of texture or crispness on the outside.

Can I Use A Different Protein in My Quesadilla?

When I make sheet pan quesadillas, I tend to use ground beef. You can replace the ground beef with your favorite protein. It is easy to use a different option and you can use almost any type of meat that you enjoy.

Chicken works beautifully in quesadillas and is easy to use. You can use ground pork, ground chicken, or ground turkey as another option. Steak is another tasty choice. You can even go out of the box and make these with seafood like shredded fish or diced shrimp.

Can I Make My Own Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend?

While using a premade taco seasoning blend saves time, you can easily make your own. You can a single serving size and use it right away, or you can make a large batch of the seasonings and store it in the pantry. Use what you need and then store the rest.

What Cheese is Best for Quesadilla

In most restaurants, you will see a white cheese, such as chihuahua used for the creamy texture and how easily it melts. Many people use cheddar or a cheddar blend such as the Mexican blend cheeses in their quesadillas. You can use any flavor of cheese that you prefer. I have seen these made with cheddar cheese only, mozzarella cheese, and even American cheese. Any combination of melty cheese that you enjoy can be used on these quesadillas.

How Long Are Sheet Pan Quesadillas Good For?

These are best eaten within 3 days of preparation when stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. If you aren't able to eat them within 3 days, you can wrap and freeze them for up to 2 months with good reheating results. Just pop into the oven to heat through when ready to serve.

sour cream on top of slice of quesadilla on square plate

More Easy Dinner Recipes

This sheet pan quesadilla recipe is packed with flavor, hearty, simple to make, inexpensive, delicious, and can be made with any protein you like but ground beef works great in this dish. Below are a few more Mexican-inspired dishes with great flavor and are super easy to prepare. Bookmark, print the recipes or pin them to a favorite Pinterest board to make soon.

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Easy Beef Sheet Pan Quesadilla Recipe

Make a tasty and easy beef sheet pan quesadilla with this easy-to-follow recipe loaded with flavor and cheese!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
7 large flour tortillas
1 package taco seasoning
¼ cup water
½ cup red onion
½ cup bell peppers
1 cup Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then cook the onions and bell peppers until they are soft, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set them aside.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, and cook, stirring regularly, until no longer pink.
Drain off any excess grease.
Return the meat to the skillet and add the taco seasoning along with ¼ cup water.
Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the flavors are well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place the tortillas onto the baking sheet so that they are overlapping the sides of the pan, three on each side.
Sprinkle ⅓ of the cheese over the tortillas evenly.
Then top with ½ of the ground meat.
Top the meat with ½ of the vegetables.
Add another ⅓ of the cheese on top of the vegetables.
Repeat adding the remaining ground beef, vegetables, and finishing with cheese.
Fold the tortillas over the top and place the final tortilla in the center covering any gaps remaining.
Place a second clean baking sheet on top of the tortillas.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Remove the top baking sheet and cut into portion sizes before serving with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, salsa, and avocado.