Beef Tostadas

A staple recipe at our house, these Beef Tostadas have tostada shells that are topped with refried beans, a spiced ground beef mixture, and all of our favorite toppings. This is a great weeknight dinner that can be done in 30 minutes.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 235kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
16 oz ground beef
2/3 cup low sodium beef broth
2 (16 oz) cans refried beans
12 tostada shells
Desired toppings: shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onion, salsa, sour cream, avocados, etc.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, cornstarch, smoked paprika, salt, coriander and cayenne pepper.
2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, Pinch of cayenne pepper
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion
When the onion is soft, add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
2 cloves garlic
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through.
16 oz ground beef
Stir the prepared spiced mixture into the meat, then stir in the beef broth.
2/3 cup low sodium beef broth
Bring to a simmer and cook until it is thickened, about 2 minutes.
Place the beans in a saucepan and add just enough water to thin them out just a little bit. Cook over medium heat until warmed through.
2 (16 oz) cans refried beans
Place your tostada shells on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for a few minutes, just to heat them through.
12 tostada shells
To build your tostada - spread some of the warmed beans on each tostada shell, then top with some of the ground beef mixture. Add desired toppings.
Desired toppings: shredded cheese,
Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition information does not include any toppings.

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