Beef Tostadas

Feeling like a tasty Mexican dish? These Beef Tostadas are so quick to make and packed with flavour.

UNDER 10 MINS

Ingredients

• 8 small corn tortillas
• 450g minced beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
• 1 lime
• hot sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
2. Brush both sides of the corn tortillas with a little olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
4. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add the finely chopped onion and cook for about 2 minutes until softened.
6. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink.
8. Stir in the chilli powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the beef is well-seasoned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
9. Place the crispy tortillas on serving plates.
10. Top each tortilla with a generous spoonful of the cooked beef mixture.
11. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and chopped fresh coriander.
12. Add a dollop of sour cream on top of each tostada.
13. Serve with lime wedges on the side and hot sauce.