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Ground Beef Tostadas

Name: Ground Beef Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 tostada shells; 1 lb ground beef; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeño, stemmed and minced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup canned tomato sauce; 1 can (16 oz) refried beans, warmed; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 large tomato, diced; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz); 1/2 cup crema

Crispy tostada shells meet seasoned ground beef infused with cumin, chili powder, and jalapeño heat for a satisfying handheld meal. Layer with your favorite toppings—lettuce, cheese, sour cream—and you've got a customizable crowd-pleaser that comes together in just 35 minutes. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or laid-back entertaining.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

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1
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño until softened, 6-8 minutes.
2
Add beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
3
Stir in chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt. Add tomato sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
4
To serve, top tostadas with a thin layer of refried beans. Top with ground beef mixture, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Drizzle with crema.

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