5 from 3 votes
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.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings (2 tostadas each)
Calories:
329 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
For the taco seasoning (see note 1):
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 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 oregano dried
- 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)
- black pepper freshly ground
- salt freshly ground
For serving
- tostada
- refried beans
- lettuce cotija cheese, finely diced tomatoes, and thinly sliced avocado, shredded
Instructions
To make the taco seasoning:
- 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).
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To make the tacos:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (2 tostadas each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% 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.