Description
Easy Beef Tostadas are a delightful, crispy dish topped with savory ground beef and fresh ingredients. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is quick, customizable, and guaranteed to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup corn tortillas
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until browned and onions are translucent.
- Add cumin and chili powder; stir to coat evenly.
- Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Fry corn tortillas in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble tostadas: layer each tortilla with beef mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg