Description
Mexican ground beef tostadas bring fiesta flavors straight to your plate with crispy corn tortillas topped with seasoned meat and fresh garnishes. Each bite delivers zesty spices and crunchy textures that will transport you to a street market in Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Tostada Base:
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring thorough cooking and eliminating excess fat.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the meat, stirring to distribute evenly and develop robust flavor profiles.
- Gently warm refried beans in a separate pan, creating a smooth, spreadable base for the tostadas.
- Lay out crisp tostada shells and apply a generous layer of heated refried beans as the foundational spread.
- Distribute seasoned ground beef evenly across the bean-covered tostada shells, creating a hearty protein layer.
- Artfully arrange fresh, crisp lettuce as the first textural topping, providing a cool, crisp foundation.
- Sprinkle diced tomatoes over the lettuce, adding vibrant color and juicy freshness to the dish.
- Generously scatter shredded cheese, allowing it to slightly melt from the warm meat underneath.
- Garnish with finely chopped red onions for a sharp, zesty bite and visual contrast.
- Finish with a delicate scattering of fresh cilantro leaves, introducing an aromatic herbal note.
- Present accompanied by classic Mexican-style condiments: zesty salsa, creamy sour cream, and rich guacamole for personalized flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the same delicious texture and flavor profile.
- Use low-sodium taco seasoning to control salt intake and create a heart-healthier meal option.
- Bake tostada shells instead of frying to reduce oil content and create a lighter, crispy base without compromising crunchiness.
- For gluten-free diners, verify taco seasoning ingredients and use corn tostada shells to ensure complete dietary compatibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg