Beef and Bean Tostadas
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!
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.