Ground Beef Tostadas
Ground Beef Tostadas are a delightful and satisfying dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table in just 35 minutes. Crispy tostada shells provide the perfect base for a seasoned ground beef mixture, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Each individual can customize their tostada with fresh toppings, turning mealtime into a fun and interactive experience. With endless possibilities for toppings and variations, these tostadas are sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tostadas per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing/Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup refried beans (optional, for spreading on the shells)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in a skillet until soft.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning, water, salt, and pepper; simmer until thickened.
- Heat refried beans if using.
- Assemble tostadas: spread beans on shells, top with beef mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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