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.
CRISPY OVEN BEEF-AND-BEAN TOSTADAS
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
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
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)
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 6 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS WITH CHILES AND LIME
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
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.
CHIPOTLE BEEF TOSTADAS
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
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
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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