Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLouis' LunchTostada Burger Recipe

Tostada Burger Recipe

Inspired by Louis' Lunch
Time30m
Serves4

Stacked with Mama Madrid’s homemade refried beans, diced onions, crumbled tortilla chips, and a thick spread of melted cheddar.

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Ingredients

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Tostada Burger Components

Method

Cooking the Burger

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patties

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

  2. 2

    Shape the Patties

    Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.

  3. 3

    Cook the Patties

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they reach your desired doneness.

  4. 4

    Melt the Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place cheddar cheese on top of each patty and cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt.

Assembling the Tostada Burger

  1. 5

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Finely dice the onion and slice the tomato. Set aside.

  2. 6

    Layer the Tostada

    On a tostada shell, spread a generous layer of refried beans. Place a cooked beef patty on top of the beans.

  3. 7

    Add Toppings

    Add diced onions, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomatoes on top of the patty. Sprinkle crumbled tortilla chips over the toppings for added crunch.

  4. 8

    Finish with Another Tostada

    Top with another tostada shell, and repeat the layering process for additional burgers if desired.

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