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Beef Tostadas

Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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It's taco time, friends! Or rather, we should say Beef Tostadas time! Get your tastebuds ready for the flavor fiesta of a lifetime. That might sound a little dramatic, but you'll understand the passion once you bite into the tangy, taco-seasoned ground beef, the creamy, nutty refried beans, the crispy, salty tostada shell, and all your favorite Tex-Mex toppings. Ready in less than 15 minutes, Beef Tostadas will bring the flavor and the party!

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Ingredients

  • For the tostadas:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups refried beans
  • 8 tostada shells or corn tortillas
  • olive oil, optional, to taste
  • salt, optional, to taste
  • For the optional toppings:
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • olives, to taste
  • jalapeños, to taste
  • cilantro, to taste
  • red onions, to taste, diced
  • 2/3 cup sour cream

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F if using tostada shells or 375 degrees F if using the corn tortillas.

Step 2 -In a large skillet, cook the beef while crumbling until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 3 -Carefully drain the excess fat from the skillet.

Step 4 -Add the water and the taco seasoning to the cooked meat.

Step 5 -Simmer the meat mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 6 -While the meat is cooking, heat the refried beans in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

Step 7 -Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet and bake until warm and fragrant, about 5 minutes. If using corn tortillas, brush each side of the tortilla with olive oil and sprinkle it generously with salt. Bake the seasoned tortillas for 4 minutes and then flip. Continue baking until browned and crisp, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 8 -Carefully transfer the warmed shells from the oven.

Step 9 -Spoon the heated refried beans onto the shells followed by the meat.

Step 10 -Top the meat with your preferred toppings.

Step 11 -Serve.

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