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Easy Tostada Recipe
Homemade Tostadas will make your tastebuds dance! They are so simple to make, super versatile and provide so many topping options.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 208 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 10 corn tortillas or prepared tostadas
- 16 oz lean ground beef
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 10 oz refried beans
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, or queso fresco crumbled
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo or salsa
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Bake or Fry* your Tostadas. To Bake: preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray the corn tortillas on both sides with oil. Lay them flat on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 4 minutes then flip them over and bake for another 4-5 minutes or until the tortillas are crispy and golden.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat and break it apart with your spatula. Season with garlic powder, salt and taco seasoning. Add the diced onion and cook until the onion is translucent and the beef is fully cooked and browned.
- Heat the refried beans in a skillet over medium-low heat or in a microwave until steaming hot.
- To assemble, top each tostada with refried beans, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and pico de gallo or salsa. Sprinkle some cheese and cilantro on top. Serve right away.
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Notes
- *To fry Tostadas: add 1/4" of vegetable oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (350˚F), add 1 corn tortilla at a time and fry for about 30-45 seconds per side or until golden. Drain on paper towels then transfer to a rack to cool and harden.
Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbs
22g
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
705mg
(29%)
Potassium
376mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
447IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 22g | |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 705mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 447IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.