Description
Easy Beef Tostadas are a delightful way to enjoy a burst of flavors and textures in every bite. Perfectly crispy tostada shells are layered with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, and fresh toppings, making this dish a crowd-pleaser for any gathering. With just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, these tostadas are simple enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning and water as per package instructions. Simmer until thickened.
- While the beef cooks, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange tostada shells on a baking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes until crispy.
- Spread refried beans on each tostada shell, followed by seasoned beef.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with extra salsa on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (135g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or black beans. Enhance your tostadas with toppings like guacamole or jalapeños for extra flavor.