Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas
Make Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas, a Mexican lunch recipe with lean ground beef, yellow onion, garlic. It has about 25 min, about 420 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas is a Mexican lunch recipe that takes about 25 min, makes 4 servings, has about 420 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 0.5 medium, finely diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 corn tostada shells
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1 medium, sliced (optional avocado
How to make Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound of lean ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet. Add the 0.5 medium, finely diced yellow onion to the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning over the beef and onion mixture, then pour in the 0.5 cup of beef broth. Stir well to combine, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beef mixture is thick and flavorful.
- While the beef simmers, preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) or a toaster oven. Arrange the 8 corn tostada shells in a single layer on a baking sheet and warm them for 3-5 minutes, just until they are crisp and heated through.
- To assemble the tostadas, spread a generous layer of the seasoned ground beef mixture onto each warm tostada shell.
- Top each tostada evenly with 2 cups of shredded lettuce, 1 cup of diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese blend.
- Serve immediately with dollops of 0.5 cup sour cream, 0.5 cup salsa, and slices of 1 medium avocado, if desired, allowing guests to customize their toppings.
Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas FAQ
How do I make Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas?
Make Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas?
The main ingredients include lean ground beef, yellow onion, garlic, taco seasoning, beef broth. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas take?
This recipe takes about 25 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Spicy Ground Beef Tostadas?
Recipe Genius estimates about 420 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.