How to Make Chipotle Beef Tostadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chipotle Beef Tostadas are a delicious and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish that is perfect for any weeknight dinner. These tostadas are loaded with flavorful chipotle seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, and topped with fresh and crisp lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. They are easy to make and customizable to your taste, making them a great option for a family meal or a casual get-together with friends.

The star of the show in this recipe is the chipotle seasoned beef. The chipotle sea...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 small potatoes, cut into very small cubes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 8 crispy tostada shells
  • ¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
  • ¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    412 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 510mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 636mg