Description
Carne Asada Tostadas are crisp, golden corn tortillas layered with tender grilled steak, refried beans, and fresh toppings like lettuce, salsa, and avocado—an irresistible fusion of bold flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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- 500g flank or skirt steak
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 store-bought or homemade tostada shells
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced or 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place steak in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Grill steak for 4–5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- Let steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Warm refried beans and spread a layer on each tostada shell.
- Top each tostada with sliced steak, lettuce, tomato, avocado or guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately to maintain tostada crispness.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken or carnitas as protein alternatives.
- Add pickled onions, radishes, or jalapeños for an extra kick.
- Swap tostadas for soft tortillas to make tacos instead.
- To prevent sogginess, apply beans as a base barrier and assemble just before serving.
- Homemade tostadas can be baked or fried from corn tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg