Tostadas
Delicious tostadas topped with seasoned beef, refried beans, and fresh toppings. A tasty and easy meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- microwave
- oven
Ingredients
Tostada Components
- 10 pieces tostada shells (or regular corn tortillas)
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 lb ground beef (or substitute cooked shredded chicken, pork, or beef)
- ¼ cup onion diced
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 head lettuce finely chopped
- 1 cup queso fresco (or other cheese)
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- 1 cup salsa (pico de gallo or salsa verde)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bake or fry the corn tortillas if not using store-bought tostada shells.
- Add ground beef to a skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking into small pieces, until browned. Remove excess grease.
- Add onion and seasonings and cook for an additional few minutes.
- Heat refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl or small skillet over medium heat, stirring in a small scoop of sour cream until warmed through.
- Assemble the tostadas by spreading a thin layer of refried beans over the tostada shell. Top with ground beef, lettuce, cheese, avocado, salsa, and sour cream.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
To make ahead: Prepare and store all ingredients separately in the fridge. Re-warm meat and beans when ready to serve and assemble tostadas. Gluten-free adaptations: Use corn tortillas.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 357mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 423IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
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