Best Beef Tostadas Recipes

CRISPY OVEN BEEF-AND-BEAN TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Mix garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Keep warm while preparing tostada shells.
• Brush oil over both sides of tortillas and arrange on a baking sheet.
• Bake tortillas in preheated oven until crisped on top, about 5 minutes. Flip tortillas and continue baking until other side crisps, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Heat refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low, stirring regularly until hot, about 5 minutes (see Cook's Note).
• Divide refried beans between tostadas and spread over one side of each; spoon ground beef mixture over the beans. Top each tostada with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and diced tomato.

BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the beef and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and chili powder and cook, stirring, about 2 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the refried beans in a small saucepan. Thin the sour cream with about 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
• Spread the beans on the tostadas, then top with the beef and cheese. Drizzle with the sour cream. Top with lettuce, hot sauce and/or cilantro.

BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili sauce, taco seasoning, salt and pepper; heat through. , In a small bowl, combine sour cream and chipotle sauce. Layer each tostada with lettuce, meat mixture, guacamole, cheese and chipotle cream.

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Prepare spice rub: Combine chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Rub 1 tablespoon of the spice rub on each side of the chuck roast. Set remaining spice rub aside for later.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place seasoned roast in the hot oil and brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
• Cook onions in the same skillet, stirring frequently, until they begin to turn clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beef stock, 1/2 cup chopped tomato, orange juice, lime juice, and remaining spice rub.
• Return the roast back to the skillet and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer gently until meat is tender and cooked through, about 2 hours. Remove meat from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board.
• Carefully pour the skillet contents into a blender or food processor. Pulse several times, until sauce is smooth.
• Remove the visible fat from the meat and discard. Shred the meat with two forks. Place shredded beef back into the skillet with about 3/4 cup of the pureed tomato sauce. Add more, if desired, to adjust the consistency. Refrigerate any unused tomato sauce in a sealed container for another use, if desired.
• To assemble tostadas, spread about 1/3 cup refried beans on each tostada shell. Top with layers of shredded beef mixture, lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and reserved chopped tomatoes. Drizzle with salsa and add a dollop of sour cream and guacamole. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS (SALPICON)

Steps:

• Put the brisket in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the meat by an inch. Add the onion quarters and 1/4 cup salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer partially covered until the brisket is very tender, 2 1/2 hours. Add more water if needed to keep the meat covered. Turn off the heat and let the brisket cool in the cooking liquid to room temperature. Drain the brisket, discard the water and cool completely.
• Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking the olive oil and vinegar in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the lime juice, red onion and oregano and whisk again. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
• Shred the brisket into a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, cilantro and radishes and toss to combine. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
• To make the grilled tostadas: Heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Place a corn tortilla onto the hot pan until the tortilla is crisp with a slight char. Cook for about 5 minutes each side. Scoop the shredded beef salad onto the grilled tostada and garnish with some avocado slices.

TOSTADAS DE SALPICON (SHREDDED BEEF)

Steps:

• Combine chuck roast, broth, tomatoes, onion, bay leaves, serrano chiles, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large pot pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove roast from pot and shred meat with 2 forks.
• To assemble tostadas, spread a layer of refried beans on tortillas, layer shredded beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and salsa.

BLACK BEAN AND BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes. Stir in black beans; heat through., To serve, spread refried beans over tostada shells. Top with beef mixture; add toppings as desired.

CRISPY BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder; add the milk to form a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 1 hour. , About 30 minutes before serving, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in garlic, chilies, taco seasoning and water; simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in beans; heat through and keep warm. , Divide dough into sixths. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. circle. In a deep-fat fryer, preheat oil to 375°. Fry tostadas in hot oil until golden, turning once; drain on paper towels. Top each with meat mixture, picante sauce, lettuce, onions, tomatoes and cheese.

CHIPOTLE BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, half of the minced onion, 1 teaspoon salt and the chipotle chile powder; cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned and the onion is tender, about 7 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, beans and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is just tender, about 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the coleslaw mix, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
• Divide the tostadas among plates and spoon the beef mixture on top. Top with the cheese, slaw and the remaining minced onion. Serve with lime wedges.

CHEESY BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Place tortillas in single layer on baking sheet; spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp. chili powder. Bake 7 to 8 min. or until crisp.
• Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet. Add beans, salsa and remaining chili powder; cook 4 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in half the cheese.
• Spread meat mixture onto tortillas; top with remaining cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Place the first 7 ingredients in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cut steak in half and sprinkle with salt and pepper; add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return beef to slow cooker and stir in cilantro; heat through. Spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. Place in a single layer on baking sheets; broil 1-2 minutes on each side or until crisp. Spoon beef mixture over tortillas; top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and, if desired, sour cream.

GROUND BEEF AND POTATO TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Crumble beef in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the fat has started to render, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 2 minutes more.
• Divide beef mixture, lettuce, olives, and Mexican cheese blend among the tostada shells.

CHIPOTLE BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir potatoes, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until onion is softened, about 7 minutes. Add ground beef, seasoned salt, and garlic salt; cook and stir until ground beef is browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Blend chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and water in a blender until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce into ground beef mixture; cook and stir until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.
• Layer each tostada with chipotle beef, sour cream, and Mexican cheese blend.

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS WITH CHILES AND LIME

Steps:

• Cook the beef:
• Fill a large pot with 12 cups water; stir in 6 Tbsp. salt. Add beef, onion, garlic, peppercorns, cumin, and cloves. Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until beef shreds easily with a fork, 1 1/2-2 hours. Drain, then transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Using 2 forks or your fingers, coarsely shred beef. Season with salt.
• Finish the beef salad:
• Add onion, lime juice, pineapple juice, and oregano to beef mixture and mix well. Season with salt. Let sit at least 1 hour at room temperature or chill up to 1 day. Stir in radishes, chiles, cilantro, and chives just before using.
• Assemble the tostadas:
• If frying tortillas, fit a large skillet with candy or deep-fry thermometer; pour in oil to measure 1". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375°F. Fry tortillas in batches until crispy, turning every 30 seconds, about 2 minutes total. Drain on paper towel-lined baking sheets and season with salt.
• Spread 1 Tbsp. Creamy Black Bean Spread on a tostada shell. Top with 1/4 cup beef salad, then lettuce, Quick Pickled Onions, radishes, avocado, crema, queso fresco, and salsa. Repeat with remaining tostada shells. Serve at room temperature.
• Do Ahead
• Beef salad can be chilled for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature and stir in radishes, chiles, cilantro, and chives just before using.

BEEF TOSTADAS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts browning, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chile powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook until the beef is cooked through and the sauce is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
• Divide the beef among the tostadas; top with lettuce, the mango salsa, sour cream and cilantro. Sprinkle with chile powder, if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

CRISPY WAGYU BEEF AND LIME TOSTADAS

Steps:

• PREPARING THE BRAISED FULLBLOOD WAGYU BEEF:Heat 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil in a large Dutch oven (or pan) over medium-high heat. Season the Fullblood Wagyu bottom round steak with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Once the oil is hot and slightly smoking, add in the steak. Sear the steak on each side for 3-4 minutes to get a nice brown crust on both sides.Add in the quartered sweet onion, beef stock, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, and cover the Dutch oven with a lid. Cook on low (braising the beef) for 3 hours. Remove the Wagyu beef from the Dutch oven and place it in a bowl.Shred the beef with two forks.
• PREPARING THE WAGYU BEEF MIXTURE:In a medium size bowl, mix together the shredded Wagyu beef, chopped fresh oregano, lime juice, kosher salt, ground cumin, and minced garlic. Let the Wagyu beef mixture marinate for 15 minutes.
• PREPARING THE SALSA:Mix together the diced Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, minced cilantro, seeded and minced jalapeno, kosher salt, lime juice, and minced red onion. Mix together, and reserve.
• PREPARING THE ONIONS AND CRISPY WAGYU BEEF:Discard the braising liquid and onions from the Dutch oven. Return the Dutch oven to medium-high heat. Add in the julienned onions, butter, and 2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Cook the onions for about 10 minutes until caramelized. Remove the onions from the Dutch oven, and place them in a bowl. Reserve.Add in 3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil to the Dutch oven. Once the oil is hot add, in the shredded Wagyu beef mixture (drain off the lime juice if there is any standing in the bowl). Let the beef fry in the oil for 2-3 minutes until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef from the Dutch oven, and mix it with the caramelized onions.Fry each tortilla until golden brown on both sides. Transfer the fried tortillas to a plate with paper towels, and allow them to drain.Repeat the process until all of the tortillas are fried.
• PREPARING THE TOSTADAS:Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add in the grapeseed oil.Once the oil is hot, add in one corn tortilla in at a time.
• FINAL STEPS:Lay down the fried corn tortillas, and divide the onions and crispy Wagyu beef between the tortillas.Top with shredded lettuce, salsa, crumbled Cotija cheese, and crema. Put a few slices of avocado on each tortilla. Serve immediately, and enjoy!

CRISPY BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder; add milk and form a soft dough. Knead until mixed thoroughly. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, brown beef and garlic in large skillet until meat is no longer pink; drain well.
• Add chilies, taco seasoning, salt and pepper if desired, and water. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Stir in beans and heat through; keep warm.
• In a deep fat fryer or skillet, preheat oil to 375.
• Separate dough into 6 equal portions. Roll over lightly floured surface into a 7 inch circle.
• Fry tostadas in hot oil until golden, turning once; drain on paper towels.
• Immediately top each tostada with meat mixture and desired toppings.

BEEF BRISKET TOSTADAS

Steps:

• 1. Warm about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, slide in a tortilla. After half a minute, carefully flip the tortilla over and cook another half minute. When golden, remove from the skillet to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining tortillas. 2. In a separate skillet, heat a teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the brisket to the pan to reheat. Sprinkle with chili powder and stir. 3. To assemble, layer the tortillas with the cabbage, followed by the brisket, tomato, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

SPICY BEEF & CHORIZO TOSTADAS

Steps:

• 1. Cook up your meat & add seasoning while cooking. Drain grease off and then add your tomatoes and jalapeno's.
• 2. Heat up your beans in a pan till they are nice and hot. Get your tostadas and smear on a tablespoon or more of beans then top with meat mixture.
• 3. Now, layer all the other goodies....I go with cheese first because I want it to melt into the meat. Then, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, olives, a little more cheese and then some hot sauce.
• 4. Don't let these fool you. They are very filling and will serve as a meal. At least they do in our house. Now my husband has a couple of them but I am good with just one. Splurge and get some Mexican Sangria (non-alcoholic) or Mexican pop from your local Mexican restaurant...always fun to serve with it.
• 5. Here is the seasoning I use. Just in case you are looking around for it you'll have a picture.

BEEF TOSTADAS/TACOS

Steps:

• Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, onion, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker. Place beef on top and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours.
• Remove beef to a cutting board and when cool enough to handle, shred and place in a large bowl.
• Strain remaining liquid and add the strained liquid and remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice to beef and stir to combine.
• Warm shells in oven according to directions. While Tostadas are baking, heat refried beans in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes on high or until warm.
• Top shells with beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, and salsa and enjoy.