Baked Ground Beef Tostadas (Cabbage Slaw)
Crispy baked tostadas topped with seasoned ground beef and a refreshing cabbage slaw, perfect for a flavorful and easy Mexican-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the beef, stir well, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- While beef is cooking, prepare cabbage slaw by mixing shredded cabbage, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Place tostada shells on a baking sheet and evenly distribute cooked ground beef on each shell.
- Top each tostada with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tostadas are crispy.
- Remove from oven and top each tostada with a generous amount of cabbage slaw.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra spice, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce to the slaw before serving.