Beef and Bean Sheet Pan Quesadilla Recipe

Ingredientes

• 13 (8 to 10-inch) flour tortillas
• Softened butter, for greasing the pans
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 3 cups shredded Mexican style cheese
• Guacamole
• Sour cream
• Pico de gallo
• Fresh cilantro leaves

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the quesadilla, ensuring a hot temperature for crisping the tortillas.

2. 2

   Prepare Pan: Generously butter the inside of an 18×12-inch rimmed sheet pan to prevent sticking and add flavor to the quesadilla’s base layer.

3. 3

   Arrange Tortillas: Lay 10 tortillas on the sheet pan, starting from the corners and overlapping slightly to cover the entire surface. Leave about two inches hanging over the edges for folding later.

4. 4

   Cook Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in the taco seasoning and refried beans, mixing until well combined and heated through.

5. 5

   Layer Filling: Spread the seasoned ground beef and bean mixture evenly over the tortillas on the sheet pan.

6. 6

   Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Mexican style cheese evenly over the beef and bean layer to cover the filling completely.

7. 7

   Top Tortillas and Fold: Lay three tortillas down the middle of the pan over the cheese layer. Fold the previously hanging tortilla edges over these center tortillas to completely enclose the filling. Secure edges with toothpicks if needed to hold the shape.

8. 8

   Butter and Press: Butter the bottom side of a second rimmed sheet pan. Carefully remove toothpicks if used, then place the second pan on top of the tortillas, buttered side down, pressing lightly to compress the layers and ensure even baking.

9. 9

   Bake the quesadilla sandwich for 30 minutes at 425°F. Remove the top pan and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy, increasing crunch and flavor.

10. 10

    Serve: Remove from the oven and carefully cut the quesadilla into 12 squares. Serve warm with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro for garnish.