Chipotle Beef Tostadas Recipe

Name: Chipotle Beef Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 pound ground beef chuck; 1 large white onion, minced; Kosher salt; 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder; 1 10 -ounce can Mexican-style diced tomatoes with green chiles; 1 15 -ounce can pinto beans, drained; 1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, diced; 2 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage; Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving; Freshly ground pepper; 8 tostadas (flat crisp tortillas) or taco shells; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef chuck
1 large white onion, minced
Kosher salt
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
1 10 -ounce can Mexican-style diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 15 -ounce can pinto beans, drained
1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, diced
2 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving
Freshly ground pepper
8 tostadas (flat crisp tortillas) or taco shells
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the ground beef, half of the minced onion, 1 teaspoon salt and the chipotle chile powder; cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned and the onion is tender, about 7 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes, beans and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is just tender, about 6 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, toss the coleslaw mix, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
5
Divide the tostadas among plates and spoon the beef mixture on top.
6
Top with the cheese, slaw and the remaining minced onion.
7
Serve with lime wedges.
8
Per serving: Calories 805; Fat 54 g (Saturated 19 g); Cholesterol 115 mg; Sodium 1,297 mg; Carbohydrate 47 g; Fiber 11 g; Protein 35 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 pound ground beef chuck, 1 large white onion, minced, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Beef Tostadas falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Chipotle Beef Tostadas

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