# Components:
→ Beef Mixture
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
06 - 1/3 cup water
→ Cheese and Vegetables
07 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
09 - 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
10 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
11 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Assembly
12 - 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - Cooking spray
→ Serving (Optional)
15 - Salsa
16 - Sour cream
17 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a large rimmed sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
05 - Incorporate thawed corn, drained black beans, and sliced green onions into the beef mixture, stirring to combine evenly.
06 - Place 6 tortillas overlapping around the edges of the sheet pan so that half of each hangs over the edge, covering the entire base with the centers overlapping. Lay 1 tortilla in the center to cover any gaps.
07 - Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly over the tortillas. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top.
08 - Fold the overhanging tortilla edges toward the center, covering the filling. Use the final tortilla in the center as needed to seal the edges.
09 - Brush the top surface with olive oil or lightly coat with cooking spray. Place a second sheet pan on top to weigh down the quesadillas.
10 - Bake for 15 minutes with the second pan on top, then remove it and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the quesadillas are golden and crisp.
11 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve with optional salsa, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.
