Tostada Compuestas

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Transform your weeknight dinner with the vibrant, flavor-packed delight of Tostadas Compuestas! This easy-to-make Mexican-inspired dish layers crispy tostada shells with hearty refried beans, perfectly seasoned ground beef, and a medley of fresh, colorful toppings. From crisp shredded lettuce and juicy diced tomatoes to creamy guacamole and tangy sour cream, every bite is a balance of textures and flavors. Topped with shredded cheese and garnished with sliced black olives and a sprinkle of cilantro, these tostadas are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, Tostadas Compuestas are perfect for a fun, customizable family meal or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer. Try this ultimate combination of crunch and comfort, and bring a fiesta of flavors to your table!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 12 pieces Tostada shells
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 cups Refried beans
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cups Water
• 3 cups Shredded lettuce
• 2 cups Diced tomatoes
• 2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar or a Mexican blend)
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Guacamole
• 0.5 cups Sliced black olives
• 0.25 cups Chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

3. Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is well coated and the liquid has reduced. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. In a small pot, warm the refried beans over low heat, stirring occasionally until they are smooth and heated through.

5. Prepare your toppings: shred lettuce, dice tomatoes, slice olives, and chop cilantro.

6. Lay the tostada shells on a clean surface or baking tray for assembly.

7. Spread a generous layer of warm refried beans onto each tostada shell as the base layer.

8. Top the beans with a scoop of the seasoned ground beef mixture.

9. Sprinkle shredded lettuce over the beef layer, followed by diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, black olives, and chopped cilantro.

10. Add a dollop of sour cream and guacamole to each tostada for creaminess and flavor.

11. Serve immediately, either on a platter for communal dining or individually on plates. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (527.6g)

Calories		1136
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		74.4 g	95%
	Saturated Fat	24.3 g	121%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.5 g
Cholesterol		110 mg	37%
Sodium		1439 mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate		86.0 g	31%
	Dietary Fiber	12.1 g	43%
	Total Sugars	6.9 g
Protein		35.9 g	72%
Vitamin D		0.3 mcg	2%
Calcium		429 mg	33%
Iron		7.4 mg	41%
Potassium		1016 mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4014 cal (57.8%%)

Protein: 858 cal (12.4%%)

Carbs: 2069 cal (29.8%%)