Description
Mexican street-style ground beef tostadas deliver a flavor explosion of crispy tortillas, seasoned meat, and fresh toppings. Crisp, zesty layers create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (453.6 grams) ground beef
- 1 packet (28.3 grams) taco seasoning
Main Toppings:
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 can (425 grams) refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) shredded lettuce
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) diced red onion
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) chopped fresh cilantro
Optional Condiments:
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) water
- Sour cream (optional)
- Guacamole (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a spacious skillet over medium heat, systematically crumbling the meat with a utensil until it transforms into golden-brown morsels, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate taco seasoning and liquid, allowing the mixture to simmer and condense for 2-3 minutes, then remove from thermal source.
- Gently spread a delicate layer of warmed refried beans across each crisp tostada foundation.
- Distribute the aromatic seasoned beef evenly atop the bean-covered shells.
- Create a vibrant landscape by layering shredded crisp lettuce, ruby-red diced tomatoes, melted cheese shreds, finely chopped crimson onion, and fragrant cilantro leaves.
- Amplify the flavor profile by optional embellishments: dollops of creamy sour cream, velvety guacamole, and zesty hot sauce.
- Present the tostadas immediately to ensure maximum crispness and optimal taste experience.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that keeps the same zesty flavor profile.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent soggy tostada shells and ensure a crisp, satisfying crunch.
- Skip pre-made taco seasoning and create a homemade blend with cumin, chili powder, and garlic for a more authentic, fresher taste.
- Warm tostada shells in the oven for a few minutes before assembling to enhance their texture and prevent sogginess from bean and meat toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg