Beef Tostadas Recipe

Name: Beef Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 small red onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 pound ground beef; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 15 -ounce can refried beans; 1/3 cup sour cream; 8 corn tostadas (flat, hard taco shells); 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; Shredded lettuce, hot sauce and/or cilantro, for topping

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 pound ground beef
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 15 -ounce can refried beans
1/3 cup sour cream
8 corn tostadas (flat, hard taco shells)
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
Shredded lettuce, hot sauce and/or cilantro, for topping

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
4
Add the beef and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the tomato paste and chili powder and cook, stirring, about 2 more minutes.
6
Meanwhile, heat the refried beans in a small saucepan.
7
Thin the sour cream with about 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
8
Spread the beans on the tostadas, then top with the beef and cheese.
9
Drizzle with the sour cream.
10
Top with lettuce, hot sauce and/or cilantro.
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Per serving: Calories 660; Fat 42 g (Saturated 16 g); Cholesterol 114 mg; Sodium 1,252 mg; Carbohydrate 38 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 36 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 small red onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 3/4 pound ground beef, and more.

Yes, Beef Tostadas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Tostadas

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