Description
Crispy tostada shells topped with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and cheese for a simple and classic beef tostada.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 4 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- cooking spray
- 1 (16 ounces) refried beans
- shredded cheddar cheese
- romaine lettuce (sliced)
- tomatoes (diced)
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine minced onion, chili powder, cornstarch, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and pepper cayenne. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat brown ground beef. Drain off excess fat and stir in taco seasoning mixture and a ½ cup of water. Simmer for 10 minutes or the liquid is absorbed and the mixture is thick. Set aside. In a small saucepan heat refried beans over low heat.
- To make tostada shells- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray tortillas on both sides with cooking spray and place onto a baking sheet. Place into the oven and bake turning once for 10 minutes or until crispy and light brown.
- To assemble tostadas- spread a thin layer of refried beans on each tostada shell. Top with taco meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 544
- Sugar: 2.4 g
- Sodium: 554.5 mg
- Fat: 20.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.3 g
- Protein: 51.6 g
- Cholesterol: 136.2 mg