Tostada Grande
Recipe: #2091
November 06, 2011
Categories: Beans, Ground Beef, Appetizers, Mexican, Oven Bake, more
"Fast and easy one dish meal for those nights that you just want to throw something together and get on with movie :)"
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (443.9 g)
- Calories 771.3
- Total Fat - 30.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 10.3 g
- Cholesterol - 123.5 mg
- Sodium - 1409.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 80.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 6.9 g
- Sugars - 34.9 g
- Protein - 44.8 g
- Calcium - 123 mg
- Iron - 10.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 12.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.6 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
In large skillet, brown ground beef, drain well.
Step 2
Stir into ground beef taco seasoning mix, tomatoe sauce, chilies and hot sauce. Heat until hot and bubbly and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Step 3
Lightly grease a 9-10 inch pie plate. Separate rolls or biscuits arrange in pan and press over bottom and up sides to for a crust.
Step 4
Spread beans over dough and top with meat mixture.
Step 5
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Step 6
Sprinkle imediately with cheeses and allow to melt, can return to oven.
Step 7
Garnish with lettuce, tomatoe and onion if you like and serve.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the ground beef, look for a leaner cut to reduce the fat content.
- When selecting the canned chilies, look for mild or medium heat to adjust the spiciness level.
- Ground turkey instead of ground beef: This substitution can provide a leaner alternative to the dish, reducing the amount of fat and calories.
- Cauliflower rice instead of refried beans: This substitution can provide a lower-carb alternative to the dish, reducing the amount of carbohydrates and calories.
Vegetarian Tostada Grande In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and cook until softened. Add 1 diced bell pepper, 1 diced jalapeno, and 1 diced zucchini and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of taco or chili seasoning, 1 (8 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1 (4 ounce) can of green chilies, and 3-4 drops of hot sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens. Follow the remaining instructions as directed.
Vegetarian Quesadilla Grande In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and cook until softened. Add 1 diced bell pepper, 1 diced jalapeno, and 1 diced zucchini and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of taco or chili seasoning, 1 (8 ounce) can of black beans, 1 (4 ounce) can of corn, and 3-4 drops of hot sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens. Spread the mixture onto a large whole wheat tortilla, top with cheese, and fold in half. Heat in a large skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Enjoy!
Mexican Rice: A delicious side dish to go with the Tostada Grande. Mexican Rice is a great complement to the savory flavors of the Tostada Grande and adds a bit of texture to the dish. It is a simple and easy way to add a bit of flavor to the meal.
Refried Beans: Refried beans are a great accompaniment to the Tostada Grande. They provide a creamy, savory flavor and a bit of texture to the meal. Refried beans are hearty and filling, making them a great choice to serve with the Tostada Grande. They are also easy to make and can be made ahead of time for convenience.
FAQ
Q: How long do I need to bake the tostada grande?
A: Bake the tostada grande at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Q: What ingredients do I need for the tostada grande?
A: You will need ground beef, refried beans, taco seasoning, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and a tostada shell.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1:Tostada Grande is a popular Mexican dish that has been adopted by many cultures around the world. It is believed to have been invented in the late 1800s by a Mexican immigrant in the United States.
Fun Fact 2:Tostada Grande is a favorite of celebrity chef, Bobby Flay. He has featured the dish in several of his cooking shows and has even created his own version of the recipe.