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Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas Recipe
Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas offer healthier ways to make better-tasting preparations through simple secrets of baking corn tortillas for optimal crispiness and flavor. This health-conscious recipe eliminates frying while maintaining authentic textures and superior taste through proper oven technique. The healthier approach accommodates wellness-focused eating.
A healthier way to make tostadas and better tasting. The simple secret to making crispy tostadas is baking the corn tortillas instead of frying.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3
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.
Recipe Tips
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 powdered New Mexico 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.
Editor’s Note:
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 |
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| 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 | 80% |
| Vitamin C 17mg | 19% |
| 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.
