Mexican Tostadas
Learn how to make tostadas for a delicious Mexican inspired dinner. Easy beef tostadas are layered with refried beans and covered with your favorite toppings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup green chili enchilada sauce
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 16 oz can refried beans
- 4 - 6 tostada shells (store bought or homemade )
- Optional garnishes: shredded lettuce, salsa, avocado shells, Mexican cheese, Mexican crema, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion. Cook until the beef is cooked through and the onions have softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add in the chili enchilada sauce, lime juice, taco seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook the beef in the chili enchilada sauce for 2-3 additional minutes or until the sauce has thickened, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Use a small microwavable bowl to heat the refried beans. Make sure to put a paper towel over the top so it doesn’t explode and get all over the microwave.
- Take a spoonful of the refried beans and spread them over each tostada. Layer the tostada with the ground beef next, then your choice of garnishes: a handful of lettuce, some chopped tomatoes, chopped avocados, a spoonful of salsa, a handful of Mexican cheese, and/or a drizzle of Mexican crema. Top with chopped cilantro and then plate and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 691mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.