Meat and Cheese Tostadas
Crispy tostadas topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a unique twist. Quick to assemble and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
8 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
Step 3
Season the beef with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Preheat your oven's broiler. Place 8 tostada shells on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Step 5
Divide the beef mixture evenly among the tostada shells, about 1/4 cup each.
Step 6
Sprinkle 2 cups shredded cheese evenly over the beef-topped tostadas.
Step 7
Broil for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Step 8
Serve immediately, optionally with salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Baking sheet
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
