Crispy Beef and Bean Tostadas

Name: Crispy Beef and Bean Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 0.5 yellow onion (chopped); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained); 8 tostada shells; 2 cup shredded lettuce; 1 cup salsa; 0.5 cup sour cream; 0.5 cup guacamole; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Crisp corn tostada shells topped with seasoned ground beef, hearty black beans, and fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, salsa, and guacamole.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.33/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
0.5 yellow onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
8 tostada shells
2 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup salsa
0.5 cup sour cream
0.5 cup guacamole
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound lean ground beef and 1/2 chopped yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in 1 can rinsed and drained black beans. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Lightly warm the 8 tostada shells in the microwave or a dry skillet for 30 seconds to 1 minute each, to make them slightly more pliable.
Assemble the tostadas: Spread a layer of the beef and bean mixture onto each warmed tostada shell. Top with 2 cups shredded lettuce, 1 cup salsa, and 1/2 cup guacamole. If desired, add 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately.

Notes

For an even quicker meal, use pre-seasoned ground beef or taco seasoning packets. Tostadas are best enjoyed immediately to maintain crispness.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 620
Protein: 37.8 g
Carbohydrates: 54.1 g
Fat: 30.5 g
Fiber: 10.2 g
Sodium: 890 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.3 g
Sugar: 5.6 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg