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Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada

Delicious Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada Recipe for Any Occasion

Try these flavorful Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs flank steak or skirt steak about 3/4 to 1 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 unit lime juiced
Tostadas
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 unit avocado sliced
  • lime wedges for serving
  • vegetable oil if frying tortillas

Equipment

  • grill
  • cast-iron skillet
  • cutting board

Method
 

Marinating the Steak
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and lime juice until well combined. Add the steak and turn to coat completely, massaging the marinade into the meat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Cooking the Steak
  1. Heat your grill or a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat (about 400-450°F) until very hot. Remove steak from marinade and pat slightly dry with paper towels. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium, depending on thickness.
Preparing Tortillas and Assembling
  1. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare your tortillas by either baking at 400°F for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy, or frying in about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil for about 1 minute per side.
  2. Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain. Spread a generous layer of warmed refried beans on each crispy tortilla, then top with sliced carne asada, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with avocado slices and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 45gFat: 20g

Notes

Allow for flexibility in toppings according to personal preference, adding different proteins or levels of spice as desired.

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