Description
These Ground Beef Tostadas combine seasoned, sautéed beef with fresh toppings on crispy tostada shells for a quick, delicious Mexican-inspired meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings & Shells
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
Instructions
- Heat skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing.
- Add oil: Add the tablespoon of olive oil to the heated skillet.
- Sauté onion: Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
- Drain fat: Drain any excess fat from the beef if needed to reduce grease.
- Season beef: Add ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the beef, stirring until evenly mixed.
- Add liquids: Pour in the beef broth and stir in the tomato paste; let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and season the beef mixture with salt and black pepper as desired.
- Heat tostadas: While the beef simmers, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and warm the tostada shells for 5-7 minutes until crisp.
- Assemble tostadas: Place the warmed tostada shells on a serving platter and spoon the seasoned beef evenly onto each shell.
- Add toppings: Top each tostada with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and finish with a spoonful of salsa.
- Serve: Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, enjoying your delicious ground beef tostadas.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the spiciness to your preference.
- For extra crispiness, you can air fry the tostada shells instead of baking.
- Leftover beef mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Add avocado slices or guacamole for a creamy topping variation.
