Description
Carne Asada Tostadas are a vibrant, crunchy, flavor packed Mexican inspired dish featuring marinated grilled steak, crisp tostada shells, creamy beans, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g flank or skirt steak
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 6 to 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 medium avocado, sliced or mashed
- 1 cup refried beans, warmed
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the steak and fully coat. Marinate for 20 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium high heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Grill the marinated steak for 4 to 6 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Transfer the steak to a board, rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Spread a thin layer of warm refried beans over each tostada shell.
- Top with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
- Layer on sliced carne asada, then add avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- Marinating the steak longer enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Keep tostada shells warm in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Slice the steak very thinly for perfect texture and balance in each bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: carne asada tostadas, Mexican tostadas, grilled steak tostadas, easy tostada recipe