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Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada


  • Author: Chef Lolytta

Description

Crispy corn tortillas are topped with flavorful grilled steak, refried beans, fresh salsa, and a sprinkle of cheese for a vibrant and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

  • 1 lb flank or skirt steak
  • 8 corn tostada shells
  • 1 cup refried beans, warmed
  • 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Season the steak on both sides with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Grill the steak over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  3. To assemble, spread a layer of warm refried beans onto each tostada shell.
  4. Top the beans with slices of the grilled carne asada.
  5. Garnish with chopped onion, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of cotija cheese. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.