One of my go-to dinners when I need something QUICK and easy is homemade Tostadas made with ground beef (or shredded chicken or pork), refried beans, and cheese. They’re so fresh and tasty and a meal that everyone gets excited for.
Ground Beef Tostadas are made with corn tortillas baked crispy with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, red onion, fresh tomatoes and avocados piled on top with a drizzle of crema and plenty of crumbled queso fresco cheese.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients
- ▢10 tostada shells (or regular corn tortillas, if making your own tostada shell)
- ▢1 can Refried Beans
- ▢1 lb ground beef ,( or substitute cooked shredded chicken, pork or beef)
- ▢1/4 onion , diced
- ▢1 Tablespoon chili powder
- ▢1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- ▢1/2 teaspoon paprika and salt
- ▢¼ teaspoon garlic powder, oregano, black pepper
- ▢1/2 head lettuce , finely chopped
- ▢queso fresco (or other cheese)
- ▢1 large avocado
- ▢Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- ▢Salsa , pico de gallo or salsa verde
Instructions
- Bake or Fry the corn tortillas, if not using store bought tostada shells.
- Add ground beef to a skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned. Remove grease.
- Add onion and seasonings and cook an additional few minutes.
- Add the refried beans to a microwave safe bowl, or a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in a small scoop of sour cream. Cook until warmed through.
- Assemble the tostadas: Spread a thin layer of refried beans over the tostada shell. Top with a small spoonful of ground beef, then lettuce, cheese, avocado, salsa, sour cream and hot sauce.
- Serve immediately enjoy.
