Mexican Beef Tostadas with Refried Beans
Crispy corn tostada shells topped with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, lettuce, and salsa.

Total
22 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces corn tostada shells
- 200 g ground beef
- 120 g refried beans
- 30 g lettuce
- 60 g salsa
- 1 tbsp olive oil(optional)
- 1 tsp taco seasoning(optional)
- 1 tsp lime juice(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil if using, and brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon; sprinkle taco seasoning and cook for 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- 2
While the beef cooks, warm the refried beans in a small saucepan or microwave until heated through.
- 3
Toast the corn tostada shells in a dry skillet for 1‑2 minutes per side until crisp, or follow package instructions.
- 4
Assemble each tostada: spread a layer of refried beans, top with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, and a spoonful of salsa; drizzle with lime juice if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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