Ground Beef and Black Bean Mini Tostadas
Servings 4
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 4 tsp vegetable oil divided
- 4 mini corn tortillas
- ½ sweet yellow onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp coriander
- ½ tsp oregano
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 large clove of garlic minced
- ½ cup black beans rinsed & drained
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped + more for garnish
Serving:
- Cheddar cheese shredded
- Lettuce finely chopped
- Sour cream
- Grape tomatoes quartered
- Salsa
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat two teaspoons of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the tortillas in the hot skillet, pressing them flat, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Heat the last 2 teaspoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, making sure to break it up into crumbles with the spatula, as it cooks.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, coriander, and oregano to the beef along with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat. Add 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; mix well.
- Place the crisp tostada shells on a plate then spread some of the meat and bean mixture on top. Add shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Serve with salsa and lime wedges on the side. Enjoy.