Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lean beef
• 1 small white onion (finely chopped)
• 1 small red bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 1/2 can black beans (drained)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 small flour tortillas (7-8 inches)
• 1/2 cup water or low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• Pickled jalapeños (optional, sliced)
• Olive oil (for cooking)
• Cooking spray or oil (for brushing)