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Beef Tostadas
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Beef Tostadas

A staple recipe at our house, these Beef Tostadas have tostada shells that are topped with refried beans, a spiced ground beef mixture, and all of our favorite toppings. This is a great weeknight dinner that can be done in 30 minutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 235 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin ground
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped, medium
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 16 oz ground beef
  • 2/3 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 2 (16 oz) cans refried beans
  • 12 tostada shells
  • cheese shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onion, salsa, sour cream, avocados, etc, shredded, for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, cornstarch, smoked paprika, salt, coriander and cayenne pepper.
  3. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened.
  4. When the onion is soft, add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through.
  6. Stir the prepared spiced mixture into the meat, then stir in the beef broth.
  7. Bring to a simmer and cook until it is thickened, about 2 minutes.
  8. Place the beans in a saucepan and add just enough water to thin them out just a little bit. Cook over medium heat until warmed through.
  9. Place your tostada shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for a few minutes, just to heat them through.
  10. To build your tostada - spread some of the warmed beans on each tostada shell, then top with some of the ground beef mixture. Add desired toppings.
  11. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information does not include any toppings.
  • Nutrition information does not include any toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tostada Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 595mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tostada
Calories 235kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 595mg 25%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.