Description
Crispy tostadas topped with flavorful ground beef, black beans, and your favorite toppings! This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 corn tortillas
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa, hot sauce
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas using a skillet, microwave, or toaster oven as per package instructions.
- Assemble Tostadas: Place each tortilla on a plate, add a generous amount of the ground beef mixture, and spread evenly.
- Add Toppings: Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa, and hot sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious tostadas!
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or extra hot sauce for more spice.
- Mix in a can of corn for extra texture and flavor.
- Store leftover ground beef mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with toppings like guacamole, pickled jalapeños, or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg