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20 Minute Bean and Beef Tostadas

These 20 Minute Bean and Beef Tostadas come together quickly for a weeknight dinner. Using crispy tostada shells, seasoned taco meat, creamy refried beans, and all your favorite toppings everyone can enjoy their favorites.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: bean and beef tostadas, beef tostadas, tacos
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 154kcal

Equipment

  • Medium skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • spatula
  • spoon
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • 12 tostada shells
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 16 ounce can of refried beans
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • fiesta blend cheese, shredded
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef ina large skillet. Once browned, drain grease, and add taco seasoning, and water.Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and cook for 3 minutes
  • Add refried beans to a medium saucepan and heat over low/medium heat while the ground beef is cooking.
  • While the beef and beans are cooking, chop your lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado.
  • To assemble the tostadas: Add a small amount of refried beans to the tostadas, and spread in a thin layer. Add some ground beef, then sprinkle with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzle sour cream over the tostadas.

Notes

See blog post for more tips

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg