How To Make QUICK And EASY Ground Beef Tostadas!

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 1 cube Chicken Bouillon (Can use powder equivalent)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Mexican oregano preferred)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Salt (Can substitute 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp salt)
• 0.33 cup Onion (Diced)
• 1 whole Jalapeño (Seeded and diced; adjust heat to taste)
• 0.5 medium Roma Tomato (Diced)
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
• 8 pieces Corn Tortillas (6‑inch, preferably fresh)
• 1 can Refried Beans (15 oz, heated)
• 1 cup Lettuce (Shredded; iceberg or romaine)
• 1 medium Tomato (Diced for topping)
• 0.5 cup Homemade Salsa (Optional; store‑bought works too)
• 0.25 cup Sour Cream (For topping)
• 1 whole Lime (Cut into wedges for squeezing)

Instructions

1. Prep All Ingredients

   Wash and dry all produce. Dice the onion, seed and dice the jalapeño, dice the Roma tomato, chop the cilantro, shred the lettuce, and dice the topping tomato. Set each aside in separate bowls.

   Time: PT10M

2. Brown the Ground Beef

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with the spatula. Sprinkle the chicken bouillon, oregano, black pepper, and garlic salt over the meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Add Aromatics

   Stir the diced onion, jalapeño, Roma tomato, and chopped cilantro into the browned beef. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the flavors meld.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Warm the Refried Beans

   While the beef simmers, place the refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until hot, adding a tablespoon of water if the beans become too thick.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Fry the Corn Tortillas

   Add a thin layer of oil (about 1‑2 Tbsp) to the skillet and heat over medium‑high. Fry each tortilla for ~30 seconds per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain excess oil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

6. Assemble the Tostadas

   On each fried tortilla, spread a spoonful of warm refried beans, top with a generous portion of the seasoned ground beef, then add shredded lettuce, diced tomato, a drizzle of salsa, a dollop of sour cream, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

510

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

6 g