Tostadas Recipe

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5.0

3 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings (2 tostadas each)

  • Calories

    329 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Tostadas Recipe

This easy Tostada Recipe makes delicious, homemade tostadas fast. Similar to a crunchy beef taco, tostadas add a layer of refried beans which makes them extra hearty and filling.

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Ingredients

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For the taco seasoning (see note 1):

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the beef:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pound ground beef (see note 2)
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (see note 3)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For serving

  • tostadas
  • refried beans
  • shredded lettuce cotija cheese, finely diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced avocado
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Instructions

To make the taco seasoning:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste (I like 1/2 teaspoon), Whisk in cornstarch if desired. (Or, substitute one packet store-bought taco seasoning).

To make the tacos:

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning, garlic, and oregano until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until almost cooked through, about 2 minutes. Feel free to drain excess grease at this point if desired.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve:

  1. Arrange tostadas on a flat surface. Top each with 2 tablespoons refried beans, 1/4 cup ground beef, and your favorite toppings like lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and finely minced white onion.
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Notes

  • Taco seasoning: Ingredients for homemade taco seasoning are right in the recipe card in the amount you need. Or, substitute one packet of store-bought taco seasoning.
  • Ground beef: If you choose a lean ground beef such as 90/10, you may not need to drain any fat. Fat is flavor! 
  • Brown sugar: Leave this out if it sounds weird to you.
  • Yield: This recipe makes about 4 cups (1 quart) of taco meat. That's enough for 16 tostadas where each tostada has 2 tbsp refried beans and 1/4 cup meat. At 2 tostadas per person, that's 8 servings total.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 cup meat Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 114mg (5%) Potassium 432mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 850IU (17%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (2 tostadas each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cup meat
Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 114mg 5%
Potassium 432mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 850IU 17%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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