Smoky Chipotle Beef and Bean Tostadas

Crispy corn tortillas piled high with savory ground beef seasoned with smoky chipotle, hearty black beans, and a refreshing cabbage slaw.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 45 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.47/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• spicy
• quick

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef (lean)
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 0.5 cup beef broth
• 8 corn tostada shells
• 0.5 head green cabbage (thinly shredded)
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 avocado (sliced or mashed)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and chipotle powder. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
3. Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Meanwhile, prepare the slaw.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the thinly shredded green cabbage, mayonnaise, and fresh lime juice. Toss to coat. If desired, stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
5. To assemble, spread a layer of the beef and bean mixture onto each corn tostada shell. Top with a generous spoonful of the cabbage slaw and sliced or mashed avocado. Serve immediately.

Notes

Toppings can be customized; consider adding pickled jalapeños or cotija cheese for extra flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 640
• Protein: 37.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
• Fat: 37.5 g
• Fiber: 12.8 g
• Sodium: 1180 mg
• Saturated Fat: 10.9 g
• Sugar: 5.1 g
• Cholesterol: 90 mg