Chile Beef Tostada Recipe
Green or red chile beef on a crispy tostada. Simple and bold flavors.
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Ingredients
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Beef and seasonings
Chiles, aromatics, and add-ins
To serve
Method
Prepare the tostadas
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the tostadas on a baking sheet and bake 5–7 minutes until crisp.
Cook the beef and spice mix
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- 3
Add the ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spatula, until browned and no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the beef. Stir to coat and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add aromatics and veggies
- 5
- 6
Stir in roasted green chiles and, if using, diced tomato. Cook 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
Finish filling
- 7
If the mixture seems dry, add water or beef broth (2 tablespoons) to loosen and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook 2–3 minutes more. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
Assemble and serve
- 8
When tostadas are crisp, spoon a generous amount of the chile beef onto each tostada.
- 9
Top with shredded cheese and allow it to melt slightly.
- 10
Finish with a dollop of crema or sour cream, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
