Ground Beef Tostadas
Crispy tostadas topped with flavorful seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and creamy sauces make for a quick and delicious meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a Mexican-inspired fiesta!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream and guacamole (optional, for serving)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon (about 5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
- Spread a thin layer of warmed refried beans on each tostada shell.
- Top each shell with a portion of the seasoned ground beef.
- Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
- Garnish with sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauce, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a crunchy twist, sprinkle crushed tortilla chips on top.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based meat for a healthier or vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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