Easy Sheet Pan Quesadillas with Ground Beef are the perfect dinner or party appetizer that everyone will love. Crispy tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, black beans, salsa, and melted cheese baked to perfection. They are easy, full of flavor, and perfect when feeding a crowd.
Ground beef sheet pan quesadillas
Why You Will Love Oven Quesadillas
There are so many reasons why I love easy sheet pan quesadillas with ground beef, and I have listed them below.
- Sheet pan quesadillas are the best way to feed a large family or group of friends.
- They are quick and easy and can be served as a game day appetizer or served any night of the week for a simple dinner.
- They can be customized to your family’s preference using different proteins and vegetables.
Ingredients Needed for Easy Sheet Pan Quesadillas
- Large Flour Tortillas
- Ground Beef
- Minced Garlic
- Yellow Onion
- Black Beans
- Salsa
- Taco Seasoning
- Shredded Cheese
How To Make Easy Sheet Pan Quesadillas
1-Preheat oven to 425F.
2-In a large skillet brown ground beef and onion until beef is cooked through.
3-Add minced garlic and cook for one minute. Drain any excess grease from pan.
4-Add taco seasoning, black beans, and salsa to skillet and mix well to combine. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
5-Spray a large sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line the sheet pan with 7 tortillas making sure tortillas are hanging halfway off the pan.
6-Spread ground beef mixture evenly over tortillas making sure it goes all the way to the edges, then sprinkle with cheese.
7-Place another tortilla in the center of the pan, on top of the meat and cheese. Fold each tortilla into the center.
8-Spray top of tortillas with nonstick cooking spray and place a second sheet pan on top of quesadillas to hold them in place while baking.
9-Place in a preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove top sheet pan and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
10-Slice into individual serving and serve with salsa and sour cream. Enjoy!
Variations and Substitutions
1-Substitute chicken, ground turkey, or ground chicken for the ground beef.
2-For a vegetarian option use saluted mushrooms, onions, red bell pepper, corn, and pinto beans.
3-If you like a little spice to your quesadilla, try adding sliced jalapeños or a can of diced green chilis to your meat mixture.
4-Use whole wheat tortillas instead of flour.
5-Make your homemade taco seasoning instead of the packaged seasoning.
Tips For Making The Best Quesadillas In The Oven
- Use a quarter sheet pan for a smaller batch of quesadillas and use 4-5 tortillas.
- Don’t over fill the quesadilla, going overboard filling the tortillas can lead to soggy tortillas.
- Use large burrito size flour tortillas, they are easier to work with and are the best size for sheet pan quesadillas.
- I prefer to shred my own cheese because it melts so much better.
FAQ’s
How Do I Make Quesadillas Crispy?
The trick to making these oven baked quesadillas crispy is by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray before baking. Once you remove the top sheet pan and continue baking, you will notice a nice golden-brown top. If you want them a little crispier, place oven on low broil for a minute or two.
How To Store Quesadillas?
Place quesadillas in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
How To Reheat Oven Baked Quesadillas?
There are a few options when it comes to reheating quesadillas. You can either reheat them in the microwave, back in the oven, or in a skillet on the stovetop.
What To Serve With Sheet Pan Quesadillas
Sheet pan quesadillas are pretty filling on their own, but if you would like to make it a complete meal, try serving them with our favorite Sweet Cilantro Rice or Authentic Mexican Rice . If you’re looking for an easy dessert to serve after, you are going to love our Easy Baked Churros or a delicious White Chocolate Chip Blondie.
Other Favorite Mexican Recipes
- Mexican Taco Bake
- Easy Mexican Corn Chowder
- Chicken Fajita Pasta
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
- Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
- Chicken Enchiladas
Easy Sheet Pan Quesadillas With Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 pkg. taco seasoning
- 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- In a large skillet brown ground beef and onion until beef is cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for one minute. Drain any excess grease from pan.
- Add taco seasoning, black beans, and salsa to skillet and mix well to combine. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spray a large sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line the sheet pan with 7 tortillas making sure tortillas are hanging halfway off the pan.
- Spread ground beef mixture evenly over tortillas making sure it goes all the way to the edges, then sprinkle with cheese.
- Place another tortilla in the center of the pan, on top of the meat and cheese. Fold each tortilla into the center.
- Spray top of tortillas with nonstick cooking spray and place a second sheet pan on top of quesadillas to hold them in place while baking.
- Place in a preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove top sheet pan and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Slice into individual serving and serve with aa side of salsa and sour cream. Enjoy!
Notes
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I tried this recipe this evening. I didn’t have black beans so I substituted in drained corn kernels. I made the taco seasoning with the link in the recipe. When I removed the top sheet pan, it was browned already. So instead of continuing to bake for 10 minutes, I baked for 4 minutes…which was almost too long.
It was delicious! Husband loved it. Thank you for this recipe!