# Needed Ingredients:
→ Meat & Protein
01 - 1 lb ground beef or chicken, or drained canned black beans for vegetarian option
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh, canned, or frozen
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
→ Spices
08 - 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1 tsp chili powder
11 - ½ tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 tsp salt
13 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Other
14 - 12 large flour tortillas, approximately 10-inch diameter
15 - 3 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
16 - 2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil for brushing
17 - Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped cilantro
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large rimmed sheet pan about 17x12 inches with nonstick spray or a little oil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion, red bell pepper, corn, and jalapeño to skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften.
04 - Stir in minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 additional minute, then remove from heat. If using beans, add now and warm through.
05 - Arrange six tortillas overlapping along the edges of the sheet pan so half of each hangs over the sides, then place one tortilla in the center covering the pan.
06 - Evenly spread the meat and vegetable mixture over the arranged tortillas, then sprinkle shredded cheese over the filling.
07 - Place another tortilla in the center, then fold the overhanging tortillas over the filling to fully enclose it.
08 - Brush the top surface with melted butter or neutral oil to promote browning.
09 - Place a second sheet pan on top and press down gently. Bake for 15 minutes, remove the top pan, then bake an additional 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
10 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve with optional toppings as desired.
