Name: Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 pound ground beef; 0.5 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; 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tomato, diced

Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas

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A healthier way to make tostadas and better tasting. The simple secret to making crispy tostadas is baking the corn tortillas instead of frying.

Recipe by Lela

Updated on July 6, 2022

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 tostadas

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Ingredients

Simple Beef Mixture:

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

Tostada Shells:

6 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Beans:

2 cups refried beans

Garnishes:

2 cups shredded lettuce, or as desired
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, diced

Directions

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.

Cook's Notes:

Additional garnishes for tostadas can include salsa, sour cream, guacamole, black olives, and Mexican-blend shredded cheese.

For fewer calories, omit the beef topping. Try cooked shredded chicken to make chicken tostadas.

If you like your ground beef a bit more spicy, add to the seasoning mix: 1 teaspoon chili powder (such as New Mexico powdered Chimayo), 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry's(R), 1/4 teaspoon low-sodium beef bouillon granules, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon sugar.

You can use your own refried beans in this recipe, or use a can of your favorite brand.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

743	Calories
41g	Fat
56g	Carbs
40g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 743
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g	52%
Saturated Fat 18g	90%
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 1229mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 14g	49%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 40g
Vitamin C 17mg	87%
Calcium 538mg	41%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 938mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.