by Texas Homesteader ~
These Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas make enough to feed 8 or more! Just layer large tortillas around a rimmed sheet pan, layer seasoned meat, onions & peppers with drained corn, black beans and shredded cheese. Bake until crispy. These delicious Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas are perfect for family dinners!
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What Are Sheet Pan Meals?
Sheet pan meals are fun. Basically you pile the ingredients for a meal onto a large sheet pan and cook it all at the same time.
These sheet pan beef quesadillas are easy. Just line a large sheet pan with flour tortillas, add seasoned ground beef veggies & cheese and bake until crispy.
For an even heartier meal, these Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas can be served with a side of guacamole or salsa for dipping. Enjoy the crispy edges and cheesy center that make these Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas a family favorite!
Sheet Pan Jumbo Beef Quesadilla Ingredients
The ingredients for these large sheet pan beef quesadillas are simple:
Flour Tortillas
Seasoned Ground Beef
One of the best parts about making Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas is that you can customize them to suit your taste. Feel free to explore different meat options or add extra veggies!
Salsa
Onion
When it comes to serving, cut your Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas into triangles for easy sharing and dipping. They’re a hit at any gathering!
Bell Pepper
Black Beans
These Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas are a fantastic way to use up leftover ingredients you have around the house!
Corn
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
See? Simple.
Don’t forget that serving Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas with fresh toppings like cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream can enhance the flavor even further. Everyone loves these versatile Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas!
Baking Pan Size Needed For Sheet Pan Quesadilla
The baking pan for this recipe will be the standard ‘half sheet pan’ size that measures 18″x13″. You’ll need two – one to hold the sheet pan quesadilla and another one to place on top.
What Size Tortillas For Sheet Pan Quesadillas?
To properly make these sheet pan quesadillas you’ll need a package of 8 large burrito-sized tortillas. This will give you the coverage required for a large sheet pan quesadilla.
Layering A Sheet Pan With Flour Tortillas
Layer tortillas around your sheet pan with half of the tortilla hanging over the sides so you’ll be able to fold them back over to cover the top of your quesadilla. It’s easy, layer tortillas like this:
Two tortillas on either long side of sheet pan, overlapping slightly with half hanging over edges of pan.
One tortilla on each short end, half hanging over the edge of the pan.
One tortilla in the middle to cover the center hole & form a solid base of tortillas.
Try serving Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas with a fresh salad to balance out the rich flavors!
Then you’ll top the tortillas with quesadilla filling & cheese, add one tortilla in the center of the top and fold the tortilla portions that are hanging over the pan back over on top of the filling to completely cover top of your quesadilla.
Cooking A Sheet Pan Beef Quesadilla
Here’s how you make your jumbo-sized sheet pan quesadilla:
Cook and drain ground meat with chopped onions & peppers.
Add taco seasoning, salsa, a can of drained corn & drained black beans. Cook a few minutes until thickened.
NOTE: If you don’t have salsa, here’s a great Salsa Substitute using canned diced tomatoes and a few tablespoons of minced veggies!
Brush the surface of one sheet pan with melted butter. Layer tortillas to cover the bottom as in the diagram.
Add quesadilla filling & top with shredded cheese. Add final tortilla to the middle. This will assure no filling will be left uncovered.
Then fold remaining tortillas on all sides back over filling to completely cover top.
You can even prepare the filling ahead of time for your Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas to make weeknight dinners even easier!
NOTE: You can see here I didn’t spread filling all the way to the pan’s rim before folding tortillas over the top. But it’s better if you do, it keeps the quesadilla filling from being too thick to easily cut & serve.
Now brush surface of the tortillas with melted butter and top with a 2nd sheet pan to hold the tortillas down.
Bake your quesadilla in preheated 425ºF oven for 10 minutes. Then remove top sheet pan and return quesadilla to oven for another 10-15 minutes to brown the top.
For a special twist, try adding some spicy toppings to your Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas. Spicy pickled jalapeños or hot sauce go great with the cheesy goodness!
Make these Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas for game day, family gatherings, or a fun dinner night. They’re sure to please a crowd!
Allow quesadilla to cool for a few minutes and then cut into individual servings.
Feel free to swap out ground beef for shredded chicken or turkey in your Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas for a lighter option without sacrificing flavor.
Topping Options For Quesadillas
If desired there are a few fun topping options when you serve your homemade quesadillas:
Homemade Sour Cream Substitute – You can add a dollop of sour cream, but I use plain yogurt & lemon juice to make a healthier sour cream substitute.
Spicy Hatch Chile Sauce – A blend of Hatch chiles, Greek yogurt, fresh garlic & olive oil blended together.
Quick Homemade Garden Salsa – A quick topping of chopped fresh garden tomatoes, onions & peppers blended into a fresh salsa.
Homemade Pico de Gallo – a delightful mix of fresh tomato, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro and lime juice.
Quick Guacamole – RancherMan likes to make his guacamole by mashing avocado, adding lime juice & drained mild or spicy Rotel tomatoes.
Or just fresh garnish such chopped jalapenos or chives.
These Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas are not only tasty but also make for great meal prep options!
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What Sides Go With Beef Quesadillas?
Remember that your favorite toppings can take your Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas to the next level!
Don’t forget to experiment with different cheese blends in your Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas for added flavor and variety!
We often eat quesadillas by themselves, they’re delicious and filling! But there are many Tex-Mex sides you can choose to go with your quesadillas. I love options such as:
Share your favorite Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas variations in the comments below!
Pair your Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas with a refreshing drink to complement the flavors!
Quick Instant Pot Pinto Beans (made with my favorite Pinto Bean Seasoning)
Ranch-Style Beans – Pinto beans cooked in chili sauce.
Tex-Mex Style Spanish Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice – I often have Leftover Plain Rice to season however I like.
Did you make these Sheet Pan Quesadillas? Please rate the recipe in your comment below!
Sheet Pan Beef Jumbo Quesadillas
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- In a large skillet, brown ground meat, onion, and bell pepper until meat is no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Drain and return to pan.
- Add salsa u0026amp; taco seasoning and stir to blend. Then add 1 can drained u0026amp; rinsed black beans u0026amp; 1 drained can of corn. Allow mixture to simmer and thicken about 5 minutes while you prepare the sheet pan with tortillas.
- Lightly spray the inside surface of one rimmed sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray. (I prefer to brush with melted butter) Layer tortillas by placing 2 large tortillas on each long side of the pan and a tortilla on each short side end of the pan so that half of each tortilla hangs off the pan and the edges of the pan are completely covered. Place another tortilla in the center of the pan so that the baking sheet is completely lined with tortillas.
- Top tortilla base with ground beef mixture spread evenly to the edges of the pan. Sprinkle cheese over the top of the meat mixture. Place the final tortilla in the center top of the filling, then fold all other tortillas back over the filling, completely covering all the filling.
- Spray top of tortillas with non-stick cooking spray. (I prefer to brush with melted butter)Place a second baking sheet on top of quesadilla to hold the tortillas down.
- Cook in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then remove top baking sheet and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes or until top is golden and crispy
- Bring quesadilla out of the oven and allow to cool for several minutes before cutting into serving sizes. Serve hot.
Notes
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2 Responses
This was so delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe.
We love it too Michelle. A quick (and delicious) way to feed a crowd. ~TxH~