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Easy Ground Beef Tostada Recipe

Easy Ground Beef Tostada Recipe – Quick Weeknight Dinner for 4


  • Author: Jake Lylia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Easy Ground Beef Tostada Recipe is a fast, flavorful Mexican‑inspired meal that combines crispy tostada shells, seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Ready in 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal‑prep batches.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 8 tostada shells
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Salsa, for serving
  • Butter or oil, for cooking

Instructions

  1. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and brown, seasoning as desired.
  3. Warm refried beans in a saucepan.
  4. Assemble tostadas: spread beans on shell, add beef, sprinkle cheese.
  5. Top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and salsa.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra heat
  • add jalapeño to the beef. Keep toppings fresh and add just before serving to maintain crispness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings

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