Crispy Oven-Baked Beef Quesadillas
Enjoy cheesy, savory quesadillas baked to a crispy perfection with seasoned ground beef and colorful veggies, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup corn (canned or frozen)
- ½ cup beans (canned or black beans)
- ¼ cup water
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, corn, beans, and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Lay the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Layer the beef filling and cheese on one half of each tortilla.
- Fold each tortilla in half, pressing down gently. Brush both sides with olive oil.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
Notes
For variations, swap beef for chicken or beans, and try different cheeses or add veggies for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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