Description
Easy Beef Tostadas are a delightful and colorful meal that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful fiesta. With crispy corn tortillas topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and creamy goodness, these tostadas are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Quick to prepare and fully customizable, they promise to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salsa or hot sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and crumbly.
- Stir in taco seasoning according to package instructions; add water if needed.
- While the beef cooks, heat tortillas in another pan until crispy (about 1-2 minutes per side).
- Layer each tortilla with seasoned beef, followed by shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top while warm to allow it to melt slightly.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream and your choice of salsa or hot sauce.
- Garnish with optional toppings like avocado slices or cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - To enhance crunchiness, consider baking the tortillas in the oven instead of frying. - Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for lighter options. - Experiment with toppings like mango salsa or pickled onions for a unique twist.