Description
Ground Beef Tostadas are a delightful and vibrant dish, perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. Each tostada features a crispy shell topped with seasoned ground beef and a medley of fresh toppings, delivering an exciting crunch with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Taco seasoning (packet or homemade)
- 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
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in oil until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning, water, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble by spreading beans on tostada shells (if using), topping with beef mixture and desired toppings.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (95g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg