Ground Beef Tostadas
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Ground Beef Tostadas
Description
This recipe makes tostadas by first browning lean ground beef, then simmering it with water and taco seasoning until thickened, creating a seasoned meat topping. Refried beans are heated separately to add a creamy layer spread onto warmed tostada shells, which can be store-bought or homemade corn tortillas crisped by baking or frying.
The layered assembly includes refried beans followed by the beef mixture, topped with fresh garnishes such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, olives, jalapenos, cilantro, diced onions, and sour cream. These toppings add texture, freshness, and varied flavors complementing the seasoned beef.
Tostadas can be served immediately to maintain crispness. The recipe also suggests methods for preparing corn tortillas if tostada shells are unavailable, including oil brushing and oven baking or shallow frying for a homemade crisp base.
Ingredients
- 8 tostada shells or corn tortillas, see notes
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
- 1 ½ cups refried beans canned
- toppings as desired see notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Brown ground beef in a large pan. Drain fat. Add water and taco seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Meanwhile, heat the refried beans in the microwave or on medium-low heat in a saucepan on the stovetop. Prepare the topping ingredients and set aside.
- Place tostada shells in the oven and bake 5 minutes or until warmed and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and gently spoon heated refried beans onto tostada shells. Top with a spoonful of ground beef, and toppings as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To make tostada shells from corn tortillas, brush each side with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, then bake at 375°F for 4 minutes per side until crisp.
- Alternatively, fry tortillas in shallow oil until browned and crisp for a traditional tostada shell.
- Common toppings include shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, olives, jalapenos, cilantro, diced red onions, and sour cream to add freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8tostadas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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