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Ground Beef Tostadas

Ground Beef Tostadas: Crispy Flavor in Every Bite

These Ground Beef Tostadas are a delightful explosion of flavor and crunch, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostada Base
  • 8 pieces Tostada Shells Can bake corn tortillas until crisp
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can use olive oil for a healthier option
For the Savory Beef Filling
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/2 pieces Onion Diced; can swap with shallots or green onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic is best
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Salsa More for serving, any favorite salsa will work
For the Toppings
  • 1 can Refried Beans 16 ounces; can substitute with black or pinto beans
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce Spinach or coleslaw mix are alternatives
  • 1 pieces Tomato Diced; any tomato variety works
  • 1 pieces Avocado Diced; can use guacamole instead
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded; a Mexican blend can be used
  • Sour Cream For garnishing; Greek yogurt can substitute
  • Fresh Cilantro For garnishing

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange corn tortillas on a baking sheet, brushing each lightly with vegetable oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent and soft. Stir in the minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Brown the beef for about 5-7 minutes, until it's no longer pink. Mix in 1/4 cup of salsa and heat through.
  4. While your beef is cooking, heat a can of refried beans in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warm, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Assemble your ground beef tostadas by spreading warm refried beans on each tostada shell. Top with seasoned ground beef mixture, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and avocado. Finish with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle fresh cilantro on each tostada. Serve with additional salsa on the side and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover components separately for easy meals later. Reheat beef mixture on the stove for best results.

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