Ground Beef Tostadas
Ground Beef Tostadas are a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making them an ideal dish for any occasion. These crispy tostadas are topped with a savory seasoned ground beef mixture and an array of fresh toppings, ensuring every bite is a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, you can easily customize them to suit your taste preferences. With minimal preparation time and straightforward steps, you’ll be enjoying these delicious tostadas in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tostadas per serving) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade blend
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salsa or pico de gallo
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in taco seasoning, water, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the tostadas by spreading refried beans (if using) on each shell, adding the beef mixture, then topping with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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