Easy Tex Mex Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas

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Tex Mex Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with bold southwest flavor. Stuffed with seasoned meat, black beans, melted cheese, and colorful veggies, they bake all at once for an easy dinner or party meal. This is the perfect option for busy weeknights, family dinners, game days, or anytime you need some fun comfort food.

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Sheet Pan Ground Beef Quesadillas

If you love cheesy comfort food with a little kick, these are for you. These ground beef and black bean quesadillas are hearty, simple, and come out of the oven ready to serve. It’s a weeknight shortcut I can get behind, every time. And it’s not just for Taco Tuesdays!

These oven quesadillas work so well because everything bakes together in one pan and feeds a crowd. The seasoned beef, beans, peppers, cheese and green chilies create a flavorful filling.

I love making these on busy weeknights or weekends when I need a no-fuss and tasty dinner. It’s also one of those kid-friendly meals that feels a little more exciting than tacos again. Plus, they’re great for sharing, so everyone can grab a square and add their own toppings.

⭐️ Try our other fun and easy sheet pan dinners like this Easy Sheet Pan Sausage and Tortellini bake and creamy Parmesan Chicken and Veggies Sheet Pan meal or this one pan sweet and spicy chicken thighs and potatoes.

For the filling:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 oz packet taco seasoning
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 oz can green chilies, drained

TACO SEASONING RECIPE: You can also make your own taco seasoning with 2 tsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp of paprika, 1/2 to 1 tsp crushed pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp black pepper.

For the quesadillas:

• 16 oz colby jack cheese, shredded
• 8 large flour tortillas

For toppings (optional but recommended):

• Green onions (chopped)
• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Black Olives (sliced)
• Cilantro or parsley (chopped)
• Jalapeños (sliced)

Equipment You’ll Need:

• 2 Large baking sheets
• Spatula
• Cutting board + knife
• Large skillet

⭐️ Try our other affordable and delicious family dinner ideas like our quick Italian Hoagie Pasta Salad and these healthy and hearty soups or super easy dump and go slow cooker recipes.

How to Make Sheet Pan Tex Mex Beef Quesadillas

1. Preheat the oven & prep veggies

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Chop the onion and bell peppers.

2. Brown and season the beef

Cook the ground beef in a large skillet until it’s no longer pink, breaking it apart as you cook it. Drain any grease.

Stir in the taco seasoning until the beef is evenly coated.

COOK’S NOTE: I’ll often saute the yellow onions first until soft, then add the ground beef until cooked. Then mix the spices in the ground beef before adding the peppers and sauting them for a couple more minutes to soften, but not fully cook. I mix the black beans in at the end. This usually cuts down the oven time needed to only 20 ish minutes.

3. Add the veggies and beans

Mix in the onion, peppers, black beans, and green chilies. Stir until combined.

4. Build the tortilla base

Arrange tortillas around the edges of a large sheet pan. Each tortilla will be half on the pan, half off, and slightly overlapping.

For a large sheet pan, put two tortillas along each long side, then one at the top of the pan, and one at the bottom. Then place one tortilla in the center.

5. Add cheese + filling

Sprinkle half the cheese over the tortilla sections inside the pan.

Then spread the beef, bean and veggie mixture evenly over top to the edges of the sheet pan.

6. Fold and press

Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over top of the layer of beef and bean mixture.

Now add the last tortilla to the center of the mixture on the pan. Then fold the other tortilla edges toward the center.

7. Bake until crispy

Place a second sheet pan on top to weigh the tortillas down. Transfer the pans to the oven to bake for 20 minutes.

Remove the top pan and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden.

8. Slice and serve

Remove from the oven. Let cool slightly, then cut into 8 squares (or 12 for smaller pieces). Serve with sour cream, salsa, green onions or your favorite toppings.

Enjoy this delicious and easy family dinner which you can add to your list of quick dinner ideas with tortillas.

Storage tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crispiness.

Tips & Variations

• Swap the meat for ground turkey, pork or chicken

• Add corn or black olives for extra flavor.

• Change up the cheese: Use cheddar, monterey jack, mozarella, or use pepper jack cheese if you want more heat.

• Cut into smaller squares for party appetizers.

• Make your own taco seasoning with 2 tsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp of paprika, 1/2 to 1 tsp crushed pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp black pepper.

Final Thoughts

These sheet pan quesadillas with beef are everything you want in a simple family dinner: crispy, cheesy, filling, and easy to serve.

They’re perfect for busy weeknights when you need something fast but still fun, and they work just as well for casual gatherings or weekend dinners.

Add your favorite toppings, slice them up, and watch them vanish every time.

Tex Mex Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Tex Mex Sheet Pan Beef Quesadillas are crispy, cheesy, and loaded with bold southwest flavor. Stuffed with seasoned meat, beans, melted cheese, and colorful veggies, they bake all at once for an easy dinner or party meal. This is the perfect option for busy weeknights, game days, or anytime you need some fun comfort food.

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Ingredients

For the filling

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 oz packet taco seasoning
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 oz can green chilies, drained

For the quesadillas

• 16 oz colby jack cheese, shredded
• 8 large flour tortillas

For toppings (optional but recommended)

• Green onions (chopped)
• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Black Olives (sliced)
• Cilantro or parsley (chopped)
• Jalapeños (sliced)

Equipment You’ll Need

• 2 Large baking sheets
• Spatula
• Cutting board + knife
• Large skillet

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven & prep veggies

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Chop the onion and bell peppers.

2. Brown and season the beef

Cook the ground beef in a large skillet until it's no longer pink, breaking it apart as you cook it. Drain any grease.

3. Add the veggies and beans

Mix in the onion, peppers, black beans, and green chilies. Stir until combined.

4. Build the tortilla base

Arrange tortillas around the edges of a large sheet pan. Each tortilla will be half on the pan, half off, and slightly overlapping.

For a large sheet pan, put two tortillas along each long side, then one at the top of the pan, and one at the bottom. Then place one tortilla in the center.

5. Add cheese + filling

Sprinkle half the cheese over the tortilla sections inside the pan. Then spread the beef, bean and veggie mixture evenly over top to the edges of the sheet pan.

6. Fold and press

Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over top of the layer of beef and bean mixture. Now add the last tortilla to the center of the mixture on the pan. Then fold the other tortilla edges toward the center.

7. Bake until crispy

Place a second sheet pan on top to weigh the tortillas down. Transfer the pans to the oven to bake for 20 minutes. Remove the top pan and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden.

8. Slice and serve

Remove from the oven. Let cool slightly, then cut into 8 squares (or 12 for smaller pieces). Serve with sour cream, salsa, green onions or your favorite toppings.

Storage tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crispiness.

Notes

Tips & Variations

• Swap the meat for ground turkey, pork or chicken

• Add corn or black olives for extra flavor.

• Change up the cheese: Use cheddar, monterey jack, mozarella, or pepper jack cheese if you want more heat.

• Cut into smaller squares for party appetizers.

• Make your own taco seasoning with 2 tsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp of paprika, 1/2 to 1 tsp crushed pepper, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp black pepper.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 636Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 880mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 7gSugar: 3gProtein: 39g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered from online calculators.

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