Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas
Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas feature oven-baked corn tortillas that snap with each bite, layered with warmly spiced ground beef and silky refried beans. Cool lettuce, sharp Cheddar, and juicy tomato add freshness and contrast. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual lunch when you want bold flavor and satisfying texture.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Combine garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease. Keep warm while you prepare the tostada shells.
- 4
Brush oil on both sides of the tortillas and place them on a baking sheet.
- 5
Bake the tortillas in the preheated oven until the tops are crisp, about 5 minutes. Flip the tortillas and continue baking until the other side is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 6
Warm the refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring regularly until hot, about 5 minutes (see Cook's Note).
- 7
Divide the refried beans among the tostadas and spread over one side of each; spoon the ground beef mixture over the beans. Top each tostada with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and diced tomato.
- Calories 961.62 kcal High 48%
- Protein 50.27 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 81.6 g 30%
- Total Fat 48.21 g High 62%
- Saturated Fat 20.29 g High 101%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 128.08 mg High 43%
- Sodium 1422.76 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 10.14 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 6.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 782.12 mg Good Source 60%
- Iron 5.07 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 993.14 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 92.38 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 9.5 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.58 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Oven Beef and Bean Tostadas is made with 14 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Corn Tortilla, Diced Tomatoes, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 961.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Corn Tortilla, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic Powder, Garlic Salt. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 961.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas healthy?
- Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 961.62 calories and 50.27 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1422.76 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.29 g (101% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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