Tostada
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
265 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tostada
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This homemade tostada recipe has it all: crunchy tortillas, perfectly seasoned beef, and loads of fresh toppings.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil (120mL)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 (16-ounce/454g) can refried beans
- 1 onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef (450g)
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings (optional)
- queso fresco
- chopped avocado
- iceberg lettuce
- sour cream
- salsa or pico de gallo
- cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Fry the tortillas, two at a time, turning occasionally, until crisp and the edges are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.
- In a small pot, warm the refried beans over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 6 minutes. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
- In the same large skillet used to fry the tortillas, heat the residual oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, chili powder, salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally while breaking up the beef into small crumbles using the back of the spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- To assemble, spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans on each fried tortilla. Top each with about ¼ cup of the seasoned ground beef and any desired toppings.
Notes
- Only fry as many tortillas as you need for one meal. This recipe yields 12 crispy tostadas, but feel free to reduce the amount of tortillas you fry depending on how many people you’re serving. That way, your shells will be fresh and crispy.
- You can use store-bought tostada shells instead of frying tortillas. Warm them in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes to re-crisp.
- Spread refried beans onto fried tortillas first. The beans will help the other toppings “stick” to the tortilla better, making the meal less messy.
- Don’t pile the toppings too high. Be generous with the toppings, but don’t pile them too high as they’ll topple right off when you start eating.
- Eat tostadas like you would a slice of pizza. If you’ve ever wondered how to eat tostadas, you’ll be happy to know that there’s nothing complicated about it! Just hold it like a slice of pizza and enjoy. Some toppings will inevitably fall off, so I keep a fork nearby to scoop them back onto the tortilla.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Potassium
179mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
192IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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