Description
Easy Beef Tostadas are a delightful dish featuring crispy corn tortillas topped with flavorful seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tostadas provide a burst of flavor and texture in every bite. With vibrant colors and customizable toppings, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 tostada shells
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until fully cooked.
- While the beef cooks, heat oil in another skillet and fry corn tortillas until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the tostadas by layering shredded lettuce on each shell, followed by cooked beef, diced tomatoes, cheese, and any additional toppings you desire.
- Finish by drizzling sour cream or Greek yogurt over each tostada and adding hot sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately to enjoy their crunchiness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg