Carne Tostada Recipe (Ground Beef)
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carne Tostada Recipe (Ground Beef)
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My tostada recipe is crispy, delicious, and loaded with sauteed beef, potatoes, carrots and served with your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp chili seasoning
- 1 tsp oregano, Mexican preferred (See Note 1)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 large white onion diced
- 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 16 oz diced roasted tomatoes
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 1 large Yukon Gold potato diced (about 1 cup+)
Assembly
- corn tostadas (See Note 2)
- 2 cups refried beans (See Note 3)
- green cabbage sliced thin (2 cups)
- Cotija or queso fresco cheese
- Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- pickled red onions
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Over medium high heat in a dutch oven or large stock pot add the ground beef, kosher salt, chili powder, oregano and cumin. Cook until no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in onion, jalapeños and tomato paste. Cook for several minutes. Stir in tomatoes and their juices. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and carrot, stir and continue cooking for another 20 minutes. Stir occasionally and add some water if it gets too thick and does not scorch bottom of pot.
- Assemble by spreading some refried beans on each tostada shell and top with ground beef mixture. Add chopped cabbage, cheese, creama, pickled red onion and chopped cilantro.
Notes
- A little information for you on the two different oreganos: Mexican oregano is a relative of Lemon Verbena and is native to Mexico. Similar in that it’s pungent like Mediterranean oregano, Mexican oregano has notes of mild licorice and citrus. Mediterranean oregano is a member of the mint family and most often is used in Greek and Italian recipes. Mediterranean oregano is the one most found in spice racks and supermarkets.
- A little information for you on the two different oreganos: Mexican oregano is a relative of Lemon Verbena and is native to Mexico. Similar in that it’s pungent like Mediterranean oregano, Mexican oregano has notes of mild licorice and citrus. Mediterranean oregano is a member of the mint family and most often is used in Greek and Italian recipes. Mediterranean oregano is the one most found in spice racks and supermarkets.
- If making your own corn tostada shells: To Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F. Place the corn tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet and spray each side with cooking spray. Bake for 20-30 minutes until crispy, turning once.To Fry: Over high heat in a skillet add oil to reach 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Add 2-3 tortillas at a time and working quickly, fry until golden and crispy, carefully turning. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- I make my own refried beans, super easy and less salt than canned.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
1017mg
(42%)
Potassium
334mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2040IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1017mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2040IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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