Ground Beef Tostadas
Ground Beef Tostadas are a vibrant and satisfying meal that brings the flavors of Mexico right to your table. With seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and crispy tostada shells, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Each tostada is easily customizable, allowing everyone to create their own delicious combination. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up these delightful bites that are sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- 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
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in taco seasoning, water, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble tostadas by spreading refried beans (if using) on each shell, topping with beef mixture and desired fresh toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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