Easy Ground Beef Tostadas
These Easy Ground Beef Tostadas are a fun twist on tacos, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- large skillet
- small pot
Ingredients
Beef and Base Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef I used 90/10
- 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes drained
- ½ white onion
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- to taste refried beans store-bought or homemade
- tostada shells
Toppings
- shredded lettuce for serving
- chopped tomatoes for serving
- shredded cheddar cheese for serving
- chopped onion for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Warm the refried beans. If using canned refried beans, heat the beans in a small pot on the stove over medium heat, stir occasionally. You may want to add a little water to thin them out if they're looking too thick. Keep the beans warm while you prepare the ground beef.
- Make the ground beef. Add a splash of olive oil to a large skillet. Once hot, add the onions and sauté until tender. Add the ground beef and seasonings and cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes and continue cooking until almost all of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble the tostadas. Spread your warm refried beans over one tostada shell then layer with ground beef, shredded cheese, lettuce and any other toppings you prefer.
- Serve the tostadas immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg
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