Easy Tostada Recipe

This easy tostada recipe is my go-to for a quick homemade Mexican dinner! A crispy tostada shell is layered with ground beef, refried beans and your favorite toppings.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80%-90% lean)
½ cup finely chopped onion
1-2 Tablespoons taco seasoning , plus more to taste
½ cup salsa
¼ cup water , plus more as needed
Kosher salt , to taste
Ground black pepper , to taste
1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
2 Tablespoons sour cream
10 tostada shells

Optional toppings: Chopped iceberg lettuce, Queso fresco, Avocado, Sour cream, Salsa or pico de gallo, Sliced jalapenos

Instructions

In a large skillet, sauté 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 cup onion over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is browned. Use a wooden spoon to break up any large pieces. Drain excess grease.
Stir in 1-2 Tablespoons taco seasoning, 1/2 cup salsa, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a light simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together 1 can beans and 2 Tablespoons sour cream. Microwave in 30 second intervals until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
On a tostada, spread an even layer of refried beans. Top with a spoonful of beef mixture and your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

Make your own tostadas: You can use corn tortillas to make homemade tostadas two different ways.

Bake tostadas. Preheat the oven to 415°F. Spray corn tortillas on both sides with oil. Lay flat on a baking sheet and bake in 4 minutes. Flip and bake 5 minutes more, or until crispy and golden.
Fry tostadas: In a medium saucepan, heat 1/2 inch oil over medium-high heat. Fry 1 tortilla 30 to 60 seconds on each side, or until golden. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Make ahead: Prep the ground beef mixture, refried beans mixture, and toppings and store in separate airtight containers in the fridge up to 2 days. When ready to eat, rewarm the meat and beans and assemble the tostadas.

Freeze beef mixture: Store beef mixture in a freezer bag in freezer up to 3 months. Place in the fridge overnight to thaw, then reheat in skillet or microwave until warm.

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