Beef Tostadas – 35-Minute Recipe
A delicious and customizable twist on traditional tacos, these beef tostadas are perfect for a fun and easy dinner. The crispy tortillas, flavorful beef, and melted cheese make for a satisfying meal that can be tailored to your tastes with your favorite toppings.
Recipe by Brooke Carson· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 taco seasoning
- 6 corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (392°F).
- 2In a large pan over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3Once the beef is browned, add in the taco seasoning and mix until well combined. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4Set the beef mixture aside on a plate or tray.
- 5Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- 6Place the corn tortillas evenly on the prepared baking sheet, making sure not to overlap them.
- 7Brush both sides of each tortilla with avocado oil to prevent them from drying out and to add flavor.
- 8Bake the tortillas in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until they are firm and lightly golden brown.
- 9Remove the tortillas from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each one.
- 10Add a spoonful of the beef mixture on top of the cheese, leaving a small border around the edges of the tortilla.
- 11Sprinkle another layer of shredded cheese over the beef to help hold everything together and add extra flavor.
- 12Return the tostadas to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 13Remove the tostadas from the oven and top with your favorite fixings, such as diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced avocado, sour cream, and salsa.
- 14Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Oil both sides of tortillas
Brush avocado oil on both sides of each tortilla before the first bake.
Layer and re‑bake for melty cheese
After the initial 10‑minute bake, add cheese and beef, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
Set beef aside early
Cook and season the ground beef first, then place it on a plate before assembling the tostadas.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Beef Tostadas?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Beef Tostadas recipe make?
- This recipe makes 6 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Beef Tostadas recipe come from?
- It was shared by Brooke Carson on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.