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Easy Ground Beef Tostadas - Insanely Good for Dinner!

Easy Ground Beef Tostadas are a quick and delicious dinner option, loaded with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, fresh toppings, and served on crispy tostada shells.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 tostada shells
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
  3. While the beef is cooking, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place tostada shells on a baking sheet and warm in the oven for about 5 minutes.
  4. To assemble, spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans on each tostada shell.
  5. Top each tostada with a generous portion of the seasoned ground beef.
  6. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  7. Finish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with black olives and cilantro if desired.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious tostadas!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
  • Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use black beans for a vegetarian version.

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