Black Bean and Beef Tostadas

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Updated on Dec. 20, 2022

You only need a handful of ingredients to make one of our family’s favorites. It's also easy to double for company! —Susan Brown, Kansas City, Kansas

Test Kitchen Approved

Black Bean and Beef Tostadas

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed
  • 8 tostada shells
  • Optional: Shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes; breaking up beef into crumbles. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes. Stir in black beans; heat through.
  2. To serve, spread refried beans over tostada shells. Top with beef mixture; add toppings as desired.
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