Crispy, hearty, and bursting with flavor, these Beef and Bean Tostadas are loaded with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, fresh pico de gallo, and a zesty lime crema — the perfect easy dinner or party appetizer!

This is an image of beef and been tostadas on a sheet pan topped with pico de gallo and crema
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This is an image of beef and been tostadas on a sheet pan topped with pico de gallo and crema

Beef and Bean Tostadas

Taylor Jackzen
Crispy, hearty, and bursting with flavor, these Beef and Bean Tostadas are loaded with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, fresh pico de gallo, and a zesty lime crema — the perfect easy dinner or party appetizer!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Pico de Gallo

  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño deseeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 handful of cilantro
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

For the Beef

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning

For the Tostadas

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 16 oz. can refried beans heated
  • 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lime
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • Arrange the corn tortilla rounds on a baking sheet. Spray or rub them with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle on some salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until they become crispy and golden brown.
  • If needed, after 10 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 2 minutes.
  • Once the tostadas are ready, let them cool slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine tomato, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime, salt, and pepper, and mix well to combine.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef to pan, breaking it up with a spatula.
  • Cook until browned for about 5 minutes then lower heat to simmer and add the taco seasoning packet along with 3/4 cup of water. Simmer for 5-10 minutes allowing sauce to thicken then remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Mix well to combine.
  • To assemble your tostadas, spread a thin layer of the refried beans onto the tostada followed by about 2 tablespoons of the ground beef and a sprinkle of cheese.
  • Add about 1-2 tablespoons of the pico de gallo and top it off with a drizzle of the lime crema.
  • Enjoy your beef and bean tostadas immediately while still warm.