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Mexican tostadas are my latest obsession! The deliciously crispy and crunchy tortillas are the perfect base for seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado. They take just 30 minutes to make, and I guarantee they’ll be a hit for weeknight dinners and Cinco de Mayo celebrations alike!
Easy Mexican Tostadas
Who knew tostadas would be so easy to make?! I never realized that the only difference between making these tostadas and regular tacos is toasting the tortillas in the oven to create a super crisp, flat base for the toppings. The toasted tortillas add the perfect crunch to this delectable Mexican dish! The ground beef, cheese, and refried beans are the perfect combination!
Mexican Tostadas Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 10 corn tortillas*
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 16 ounces refried beans (1 can)
- ½ head iceberg lettuce shaved or finely chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado chopped small
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush both sides of each tortilla with olive oil and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Use two baking sheets if needed. Bake for 5 minutes, flip, and then bake for another 4-5 minutes or until the tortillas are golden and crisp.10 corn tortillas*, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- While the tostadas are baking, add the ground beef and onion to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring and breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink.1 pound lean ground beef, ½ yellow onion
- Add in the garlic, taco seasoning, and salt, and cook for another minute until fragrant. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- Scoop the refried beans into a microwave-safe bowl and heat the microwave until warmed through.16 ounces refried beans
- Spread a warm tostada with beans. Then top with meat, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cotija and cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy.½ head iceberg lettuce, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 avocado, ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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How to Make Tostadas Step by Step
Toast the Tortillas: Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush both sides of 10 corn tortillas with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet (use two baking sheets if needed). Bake for 5 minutes, flip, and then bake for another 4-5 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden and crisp. Remember, we want these tostada shells to be nice and crunchy!
Cook the Beef: While the tostadas are baking, add 1 pound of lean ground beef and ½ of a diced yellow onion to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring and breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink.
Season the Beef: Add in 1 minced clove of garlic, 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning, and ¾ teaspoon of kosher salt, then cook for another minute, until fragrant. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
Assemble the Tostadas: Scoop 16 ounces (1 can) of refried beans into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave until warmed through. First, spread the warm tostadas with beans. Then top them with meat, ½ head of chopped iceberg lettuce, 1 pint of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced avocado, ½ cup of crumbled cotija cheese, and ¼ cup of chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover tostada ingredients in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Re-crisp the tortillas in the oven and reheat the beef in the microwave before assembling and serving.
Serving Suggestions
Pretend that every day is Cinco de Mayo, and serve these tasty Mexican tostadas with a side of Mexican rice, some chips and salsa, and a margarita. Finish off the night with a delicious slice of tres leches cake!
