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Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada

Delicious Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada Recipe You’ll Love

Enjoy restaurant-quality Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada with this simple recipe, featuring marinated steak and vibrant toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 lime juiced
Tostadas Assembly
  • 1.5 lbs flank steak or skirt steak about 3/4 to 1 inch thick
  • 8-12 pieces corn tortillas 2-3 per person
  • 1 cup refried beans warmed
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 piece avocado sliced
  • lime wedges for serving
  • vegetable oil if frying tortillas

Equipment

  • Grill or Cast-Iron Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • cutting board

Method
 

Marinating 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 Steak & Preparing Tortillas
  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.
  2. 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.
Assembling Tostadas
  1. 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

Feel free to swap flank steak for chicken or mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Adjust toppings as desired for a personalized touch.

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