Easy Ground Beef Tostadas are crispy tostada shells piled with warm refried beans, taco‑spiced ground beef, melty cheese, crisp lettuce, and fresh toppings like tomato and onion. They deliver all the flavors of taco night on a crunchy base and come together quickly with pantry staples like canned beans, canned tomatoes, and pre-made tostada shells.
Why you’ll love this tostada recipe
These tostadas are simple enough for busy weeknights but still feel fun and customizable, like a cross between tacos and a layered tostada bar. The combination of seasoned beef, creamy beans, and fresh, crunchy toppings is similar to many popular ground beef tostada recipes that use refried beans and taco-style seasonings for maximum flavor.
- Quick and weeknight-friendly: Uses ground beef, canned beans, and tostada shells so there’s no need to make tortillas from scratch.
- Balanced textures: Crispy shell, creamy beans, juicy beef, melty cheese, and fresh lettuce and tomato on top.
- Easy to customize with extra toppings like salsa, sour cream, avocado, jalapeños, or cilantro.