Best 11 Beef Tostadas Recipes

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Tostadas are a versatile and delicious Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with crispy, fried tortillas that are topped with a variety of ingredients, including meat, beans, cheese, vegetables, and salsa. In this article, we will provide recipes for three different types of beef tostadas: classic, spicy, and vegetarian.

The classic beef tostada is made with ground beef that is seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and garlic. The beef is then cooked until it is browned and crispy. The spicy beef tostada is made with the same ingredients as the classic tostada, but with the addition of diced jalapeños and cayenne pepper. The vegetarian tostada is made with black beans that are cooked in a flavorful sauce.

All three tostadas are then topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole. They can also be served with a side of salsa or hot sauce. These tostadas are a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY OVEN BEEF-AND-BEAN TOSTADAS



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A healthier way to make tostadas and better tasting. The simple secret to making crispy tostadas is baking the corn tortillas instead of frying.

Provided by Lela

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ pound ground beef
½ cup chopped sweet onion, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
6 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups refried beans
2 cups shredded lettuce, or as desired
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Keep warm while preparing tostada shells.
  • Brush oil over both sides of tortillas and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake tortillas in preheated oven until crisped on top, about 5 minutes. Flip tortillas and continue baking until other side crisps, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Heat refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low, stirring regularly until hot, about 5 minutes (see Cook's Note).
  • Divide refried beans between tostadas and spread over one side of each; spoon ground beef mixture over the beans. Top each tostada with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and diced tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1229.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

BEEF TOSTADAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 pound ground beef
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 15-ounce can refried beans
1/3 cup sour cream
8 corn tostadas (flat, hard taco shells)
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
Shredded lettuce, hot sauce and/or cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the beef and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and chili powder and cook, stirring, about 2 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the refried beans in a small saucepan. Thin the sour cream with about 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
  • Spread the beans on the tostadas, then top with the beef and cheese. Drizzle with the sour cream. Top with lettuce, hot sauce and/or cilantro.

BEEF TOSTADAS



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Chipotle sauce gives this meaty tostada recipe just the right amount of heat to fire up a fiesta at the dinner table. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons chipotle sauce
6 tostada shells
3 cups shredded lettuce
1-1/2 cups guacamole
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili sauce, taco seasoning, salt and pepper; heat through. , In a small bowl, combine sour cream and chipotle sauce. Layer each tostada with lettuce, meat mixture, guacamole, cheese and chipotle cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1040mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS (SALPICON)



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 2-pound boneless beef brisket
1 large white onion, quartered
Kosher salt
3/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons dried crumbled Mexican oregano
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup seeded chopped cucumber (from 1/2 English or hothouse cucumber)
1 cup seeded chopped tomatoes (from 2 tomatoes)
1/2 cup capers, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 radishes, finely chopped
12 corn tortillas
2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the brisket in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the meat by an inch. Add the onion quarters and 1/4 cup salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer partially covered until the brisket is very tender, 2 1/2 hours. Add more water if needed to keep the meat covered. Turn off the heat and let the brisket cool in the cooking liquid to room temperature. Drain the brisket, discard the water and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the olive oil and vinegar in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the lime juice, red onion and oregano and whisk again. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Shred the brisket into a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, cilantro and radishes and toss to combine. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • To make the grilled tostadas: Heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Place a corn tortilla onto the hot pan until the tortilla is crisp with a slight char. Cook for about 5 minutes each side. Scoop the shredded beef salad onto the grilled tostada and garnish with some avocado slices.

CRISPY BEEF TOSTADAS



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Meet the Cook: I am a self-taught cook whose family had to eat a lot of "mistakes" till I got the right taste! I changed the meat and flavoring many times in this one-dish meal, for example. Now, it's a favorite. I just served it to 24 people at a party. My husband and I have seven grown children and 10 grandchildren. -Joy Rackham, Chimacum, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 cups milk
1 pound ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
Oil for deep-fat frying
Picante sauce
Shredded lettuce
Finely chopped green onions
Chopped tomatoes
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder; add the milk to form a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 1 hour. , About 30 minutes before serving, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in garlic, chilies, taco seasoning and water; simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in beans; heat through and keep warm. , Divide dough into sixths. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle. In a deep-fat fryer, preheat oil to 375°. Fry tostadas in hot oil until golden, turning once; drain on paper towels. Top each with meat mixture, picante sauce, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

BLACK BEAN AND BEEF TOSTADAS



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Just a handful of ingredients add up to one of our family's favorites. Also easy to double for company! -Susan Brown, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed
8 tostada shells
Optional toppings: shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes. Stir in black beans; heat through., To serve, spread refried beans over tostada shells. Top with beef mixture; add toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1011mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF TOSTADAS



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I dedicate these slow-simmered tostadas to my husband, the only Italian man I know who can't get enough of Mexican flavors. Pile on your best toppings. -Teresa DeVono, Red Lion, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 beef top round steak (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Cooking spray
TOPPINGS:
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first 7 ingredients in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cut steak in half and sprinkle with salt and pepper; add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return beef to slow cooker and stir in cilantro; heat through. Spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. Place in a single layer on baking sheets; broil 1-2 minutes on each side or until crisp. Spoon beef mixture over tortillas; top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and, if desired, sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GROUND BEEF AND POTATO TOSTADAS



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The price of beef continues to climb and the addition of potatoes in this recipe allows you to stretch a pound into feeding 6 people. Top with your favorite toppings such as salsa, sour cream, guacamole, pickled jalapeno rings, and cilantro.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 small russet potato, peeled and diced
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
1 (3.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
6 crispy tostada shells

Steps:

  • Crumble beef in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the fat has started to render, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Divide beef mixture, lettuce, olives, and Mexican cheese blend among the tostada shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 829.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CHIPOTLE BEEF TOSTADAS



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Tostadas with some spicy flavorful beef topped with some sour cream and cheese.

Provided by cookingmakesmesmile

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 small potatoes, cut into very small cubes
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
½ cup water
8 crispy tostada shells
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir potatoes, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Add ground beef, seasoned salt, and garlic salt; cook and stir until ground beef is browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Blend chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and water in a blender until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce into ground beef mixture; cook and stir until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Layer each tostada with chipotle beef, sour cream, and Mexican cheese blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 510.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS WITH CHILES AND LIME



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Provided by Nils Bernstein

Categories     Beef     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Healthy     Tortillas     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the beef:
6 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 (2-pound) beef chuck roast
1 medium white onion, peeled, quartered
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
For the beef salad:
1 medium white onion, diced, briefly rinsed in a colander, patted dry
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
Kosher salt
8 large radishes, cut into thin matchsticks
6 serrano chiles (or 3-4 jalapeños), stemmed, seeded, deveined
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
For the tostadas:
16 small corn tortillas or store-bought crispy tostada shells
Vegetable oil (for frying; if needed)
Kosher salt (if needed)
1 1/2 cups Creamy Black Bean Spread
Shredded iceberg lettuce, Quick Pickled Onions , thinly sliced radishes, sliced avocado, crema (Mexican salted cream) or sour cream, queso fresco, red chile or tomato salsa (for serving)
Special Equipment
A candy or deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Cook the beef:
  • Fill a large pot with 12 cups water; stir in 6 Tbsp. salt. Add beef, onion, garlic, peppercorns, cumin, and cloves. Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until beef shreds easily with a fork, 1 1/2-2 hours. Drain, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Using 2 forks or your fingers, coarsely shred beef. Season with salt.
  • Finish the beef salad:
  • Add onion, lime juice, pineapple juice, and oregano to beef mixture and mix well. Season with salt. Let sit at least 1 hour at room temperature or chill up to 1 day. Stir in radishes, chiles, cilantro, and chives just before using.
  • Assemble the tostadas:
  • If frying tortillas, fit a large skillet with candy or deep-fry thermometer; pour in oil to measure 1". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375°F. Fry tortillas in batches until crispy, turning every 30 seconds, about 2 minutes total. Drain on paper towel-lined baking sheets and season with salt.
  • Spread 1 Tbsp. Creamy Black Bean Spread on a tostada shell. Top with 1/4 cup beef salad, then lettuce, Quick Pickled Onions, radishes, avocado, crema, queso fresco, and salsa. Repeat with remaining tostada shells. Serve at room temperature.
  • Do Ahead
  • Beef salad can be chilled for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature and stir in radishes, chiles, cilantro, and chives just before using.

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Put the brisket in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the meat by an inch. Add the onion quarters and 1/4 cup salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer partially covered until the brisket is very tender, 2 1/2 hours. Add more water if needed to keep the meat covered. Turn off the heat and let the brisket cool in the cooking liquid to room temperature. Drain the brisket, discard the water and cool completely.Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the olive oil and vinegar in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the lime juice, red onion and oregano and whisk again. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.Shred the brisket into a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, cilantro and radishes and toss to combine. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.To make the grilled tostadas: Heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Place a corn tortilla onto the hot pan until the tortilla is crisp with a slight char. Cook for about 5 minutes each side. Scoop the shredded beef salad onto the grilled tostada and garnish with some avocado slices.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 621

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: For the best results, use a flavorful cut of beef that is suitable for shredding, such as chuck roast, brisket, or flank steak.
  • Cook the beef until it is fall-apart tender: This can be done in a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or in the oven. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
  • Season the beef generously: Use a combination of spices and herbs to create a flavorful beef filling. Common seasonings include chili powder, cumin, garlic, and oregano.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste of your tostadas.
  • Don't overload the tostadas: Too many toppings can make them difficult to eat.
  • Serve the tostadas immediately: They are best when they are fresh and warm.

Conclusion:

Beef tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give beef tostadas a try.

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