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Crispy corn tortillas piled high with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and your favorite fresh toppings. A fun, customizable Tex-Mex dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight.
For 4 servings
Sauté Aromatics and Brown the Beef
Season the Beef and Simmer
Warm Beans and Prepare Toppings
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Crispy corn tortillas piled high with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and your favorite fresh toppings. A fun, customizable Tex-Mex dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight.
This tex_mex recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 1584.27 calories per serving with 83.92g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Assemble and Serve the Tostadas
Replace the ground beef with one 15-ounce can of black beans (rinsed and drained) or 1 lb of crumbled plant-based ground 'meat'. Sauté with the spices as you would the beef.
Substitute the ground beef with ground turkey, ground chicken, or shredded rotisserie chicken for a different flavor profile.
Get creative with toppings like crumbled cotija cheese, fresh pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, pickled red onions, or sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper along with the other spices, or stir in a finely minced jalapeño with the onion for a spicy kick.
Ground beef is a complete protein, providing all the essential amino acids your body needs for muscle building, tissue repair, and overall energy.
The refried beans and fresh vegetable toppings contribute a good amount of dietary fiber, which is essential for digestive health and can help you feel full and satisfied.
This dish is a good source of iron and zinc from the ground beef, which are vital for oxygen transport in the blood and supporting a healthy immune system.
One serving, which consists of two tostadas, contains approximately 700-750 calories. The exact number can vary based on the leanness of the beef, the brand of tostada shells, and the amount of cheese and sour cream used.
They can be part of a balanced diet. The dish provides significant protein from beef and fiber from beans. To make it healthier, use extra-lean ground beef (93/7), opt for low-fat cheese and sour cream (or Greek yogurt), and load up on fresh vegetable toppings like lettuce and tomatoes.
Absolutely! For a vegetarian version, you can replace the ground beef with a can of black or pinto beans, lentils, or a plant-based ground meat substitute. Sauté and season it just as you would the beef.
Store the components separately to prevent the tostadas from getting soggy. The beef filling and refried beans can be kept in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store toppings separately and assemble just before eating.
Yes, it's easy! Lightly brush corn tortillas with oil on both sides, place them on a baking sheet, and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy. You can also shallow-fry them in oil for a more traditional result.