Description
These Mexican Tostadas de Beef Carne Asada are a delicious and flavorful twist on classic tostadas. Tender marinated steak, creamy refried beans, fresh toppings, and zesty flavors all come together on a crispy tostada shell. Perfect for a festive meal or casual get-together!
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Steak:
- 1 pound flank or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Tostadas:
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate steak for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Cook the Steak: Grill or pan-sear the steak for 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let rest, then slice thinly and chop.
- Assemble Tostadas: Spread refried beans on tostada shells. Top with lettuce, carne asada, pico de gallo, avocado, cheese, and cilantro.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For added heat, top with sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- You can bake corn tortillas at 400°F until crispy if tostada shells are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
