Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bean and Tostadas
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 6 tostadas
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat to warm up, preparing it for cooking the ground beef mixture.
- Cook Beef and Aromatics: Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic to the hot skillet. Cook while breaking up the beef until it is thoroughly browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess grease if necessary. Then reduce the heat to medium.
- Season and Add Beans: Stir in cumin, chili powder, and black pepper to evenly coat the beef mixture. Next, stir in the refried beans, combining well and allowing the mixture to heat through for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Assemble Tostadas: Spread a generous amount of the warm beef and bean mixture onto each tostada shell. Add your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, or salsa as desired.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the assembled tostadas right away for the best texture and taste, enjoying the crisp tostada shell with the warm, flavorful filling.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce grease and keep the dish lighter.
- Customize toppings to your preference, such as avocado slices, jalapeños, or cilantro.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add extra chili powder or a dash of hot sauce.
- For a vegetarian option, swap ground beef for a plant-based crumble or skip meat entirely and increase beans.
- Tostadas can be homemade by frying corn tortillas until crispy if you don’t have store-bought ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
