Mini Bean and Beef Tostadas
Mini Bean and Beef Tostadas are crispy baked corn tortilla rounds topped with warm refried beans, taco seasoned beef or Impossible beef, melty shredded cheese, and fresh toppings like lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream. They are quick to make, easy to eat in a couple of bites, and perfect for parties, potlucks, or snacky dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. ground beef or Impossible beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 - 4 Tbsp water
- 1 can refried beans
- 10 - 12 corn tortillas Depending on how large you cut your mini tortillas. You might need 24 corn tortillas
- Oil spray or a little oil for brushing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
- Shredded lettuce optional
- Pico de gallo for topping
- Sour cream top topping
- Guacamole for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a 2.5- to 3-inch round cookie cutter, biscuit cutter, glass, or jar lid to cut small rounds from the corn tortillas.Hopefully, you get more than one mini tortilla round out of one large tortilla, depending on size and how you cut them.
- Arrange the tortilla rounds on a baking sheet. Lightly spray or brush both sides with oil. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden.
- Meanwhile, cook the ground beef or Impossible beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir the taco seasoning and 2 to 4 tablespoons of water into the cooked meat. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until the meat is evenly coated and most of the liquid has cooked off.
- Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until warm and spreadable. Stir in a small spoonful of water if needed to loosen.
- Spread a small spoonful of refried beans onto each crisp tortilla round. Top with a small amount of taco meat and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted. If you’re preparing these for a party, store your mini tostadas in the fridge until right before the party, then put them in the oven at the beginning of the party, as they’re best served fresh.
- Top with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro as desired. Serve immediately.