How to Make Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a simple and delicious dinner option that the whole family will love? These Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas are the perfect solution. This recipe is a fun twist on traditional tostadas, using the oven to crisp up the tortillas and create a tasty base for all the toppings.

With a combination of seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheese, these tostadas are hearty and satisfying. The addition of fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado add a vibrant ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped sweet onion, or more to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups refried beans
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce, or as desired
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tomato, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 6 tostadas

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Keep warm while preparing tostada shells.
  • Brush oil over both sides of tortillas and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake tortillas in preheated oven until crisped on top, about 5 minutes. Flip tortillas and continue baking until other side crisps, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Heat refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low, stirring regularly until hot, about 5 minutes (see Cook's Note).
  • Divide refried beans between tostadas and spread over one side of each; spoon ground beef mixture over the beans. Top each tostada with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and diced tomato.
  • Nutrition

    743 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 120mg
    • Sodium: 1229mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 538mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 938mg