4.8 from 12 votes
Tostada Bites
This Tostada recipe is a cute Mexican appetizer perfect for any party or tailgate! Super simple and easy to make, this recipe is a keeper!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
24
bites
Calories:
88 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 scallions chopped
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 lb ground beef I used 92/8 Laura's Lean Beef, lean
- 1 oz taco seasoning packet
- 3/4 cup water cold
- 24 tortilla chips try to choose flat ones, round shape
- 1 1/2 cups refried beans
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 2 Roma tomato finely diced
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- cilantro optional, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in scallions and yellow pepper and start to cook 2 minutes. Add in ground beef and break apart in the pan as it browns. Once completely browned, stir in taco seasoning and water. Stir to incorporate and cook until most of the water has evaporated.
- Heat refried beans in microwave safe bowl.
- To assemble, place tortilla rounds onto a serving platter. Spread about 1 tablespoon of refried beans onto each chip. Add 1 tablespoon of meat onto beans and press into the beans to help it stick. Top with grated cheese, diced tomato, sour cream and cilantro. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
107mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
266IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.