Tostadas

Prep:15minCook:10min

Easy Mexican Tostada A simple homemade Tostada recipe made with meat (beef, chicken, or pork), refried beans, cheese, and other toppings all on crispy tostada shell. Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 25 mins Course: Main CourseCuisine: Mexican Servings: 10 Calories: 198kcal Author: Lauren Allen

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:33:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories310.9 kcal (16%)

Total Fat20 g (29%)

Carbs19.2 g (7%)

Sugars1 g (1%)

Protein14.9 g (30%)

Sodium550.5 mg (28%)

Fiber4.7 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

10tostada shells

or regular corn tortillas, if making your own tostada shell

1can refried beans

1 lbground beef

or substitute cooked shredded chicken, pork or beef

0.25onion

diced

1 tablespoonchili powder

1 ½ teaspoonscumin

½ teaspoonpaprika

½ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoongarlic powder

¼ tspblack pepper

¼ tspdried oregano

0.5 headlettuce

pico de gallo, or salsa verde

Instructions

Step 1

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.