Easy Mexican Tostada
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
198 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Mexican Tostada
Description
Easy Mexican Tostada combines crisp tostada shells with a flavorful spread of refried beans and a ground beef mixture seasoned with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and other spices. The meat and beans provide a hearty base with complex savory notes. Fresh diced onion blends into the meat, complementing the richness of the beans and beef. Layered with finely chopped lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, creamy avocado slices, Mexican crema or sour cream, and salsa, the tostada balances contrasting textures and fresh and creamy flavors.
The tostadas are assembled just before serving to maintain the shell's crispiness. They work well as a main dish or as part of a casual Mexican meal. Toppings like hot sauce allow customizing the spice level. Ground beef may be substituted with chicken, pork, or shredded beef depending on preference.
To make ahead, keep components separate in the refrigerator, then reheat meat and beans before assembling. Corn tortillas offer a gluten-free base if frying your own shells. This versatility lets you tailor the tostadas according to dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 10 tostada shells (or regular corn tortillas, if making your own tostada shell)
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 lb ground beef ,( or substitute cooked shredded chicken, pork or beef)
- 1/4 onion , diced
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika each
- 1/2 teaspoon salt each
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder each
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 head lettuce , finely chopped
- queso fresco (or other cheese)
- 1 large avocado
- Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- salsa , pico de gallo or salsa verde
Instructions
- 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 with a wooden spoon, until browned. Remove grease.
- Add onion and seasonings and cook an additional few minutes.
- Add the refried beans to a microwave safe bowl, or a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in a small scoop of sour cream. Cook until warmed through.
- Assemble the tostadas: Spread a thin layer of refried beans over the tostada shell. Top with a small spoonful of ground beef, then lettuce, cheese, avocado, salsa, sour cream and hot sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prepare tostada components separately and assemble just before serving to keep shells crisp.
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version by frying or baking them into tostada shells.
- Substitute ground beef with cooked shredded chicken, pork, or beef as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 423IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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