Use corn tortillas as a base for taco meat and toppings to make your own taco tostadas for a quick and easy dinner.
Jump to RecipeA few weeks ago, when I made Taco Pizza, there was a bit of confusion as to what we were having for dinner that night. I had the meal planned out in my head. As I started to make it, Justin was questioning what I was doing. So, we both made our own versions. I made Taco Pizza on a refrigerated pizza crust. Justin, meanwhile, made his on corn tortillas. In the end, his was more of taco tostadas (similar to these Bean and Cheese Tostadas).
We made different meals that night, but both were delicious! I can’t say which I prefer more because they both came out so different from the other. I think it would be a matter of preference as to which you should make for your family.
Both recipes started the same, with making taco meat and included regular taco toppings. From there, they varied in the order that everything was put on top as well as the base of the recipe.
Taco Tostadas can easily be made into a meal, and are perfect if you don’t all like the same thing on your tacos. Each person can build their own tostada so it’s exactly what they want to eat.
We almost always have the ingredients on hand to make bean and cheese tostadas since they are so quick, but now I am going to keep everything for these, too. Meals like this are exactly what I need on those crazy days after school when we don’t have a lot of time to get a meal on the table.

Taco Tostadas Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
- 6 corn tortilla shells
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- desired taco toppings
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400F. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until it’s no longer pink.

Stir in the water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.

Lay the corn tortillas out on a baking sheet or baking stone. Top each with a scoop of the taco meat.

Sprinkle each with cheese. I like cheddar cheese but you could also use a Mexican blend or fiesta cheese.

Add any other desired taco toppings. We used chopped onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

Bake for about 5-10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.


Recipe
Originally Published On: January 10, 2019
Last Updated On: July 31, 2023

Taco Tostadas
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
- 6 corn tortilla shells
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- desired taco toppings
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until it is no longer pink then drain
- Add in the water and taco seasoning
- Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes
- Lay the corn tortillas out on a baking sheet
- Top each tortilla with a scoop of ground beef
- Add a layer of shredded cheese
- Top with any other desired taco toppings such as onions, bell peppers, or tomatoes
- Bake for about 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
More TexMex Recipes to try
- Chili Nacho Dip
- Bean and Cheese Tostadas
- Taco Pizza
- 5 Layer Bean Dip
- Frito Pies or Walking Tacos
- Taco Tostadas
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Pico de Gallo Recipe
- Tex-Mex Queso Recipe without Velveeta
- Southwestern Salad with an Avocado Dressing
- Taco-Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Homemade Queso with Real Cheese
- Chicken Enchilada Skillet
- Two Minute Salsa
- Sheet Pan Nachos
- Chicken Flautas with Buttermilk-Avocado Sauce
- Taco-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
- How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Taco Bar
- Chicken Enchilada Suizas Skillet Dinner
- Chipotle Chicken Tacos
- Halloween Quesadillas
- Tortilla-Crusted Chicken
- Taco Dip
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
YUM. I love anything taco related, so you totally had me at tacos. Definitely trying this for my next taco night!
We love tacos at my house, too!
I am definitely going to try this. If it involves tacos, I’m in. Yum!
Same! We love anything taco-related here!
such a simple dinner idea. It’s like an open faced taco. cheap, easy and looks delicious! I love it!
You’re right, basically an open-faced taco! It was fun for something a bit different 🙂
Tacos are the way to my heart. And definitely to my husband’s heart. Not only does this look delicious, it seems pretty easy as well! Can’t wait to try it.
They are so easy to make. Very similar to the process of making tacos, but still different!
This is nice meal, you have nice toppings and its colorful. Oinons are something I would choose too because they are healthy.
I just like the crunch that the raw onions add to it 🙂
These look delicious! I wish I had seen this earlier because I would definitely have made them for dinner!
You can always add them to your meal plan for the coming week!
Anything even remotely taco related is a huge hit in our house! These look delicious and they look easy too!
Here, too! That’s why I’ve made so many recipes with a variation of tacos in them 🙂
Oh, I LOVE tostadas! My roommate in school (who was from TX originally!) used to make them all the time when we’d had a long day on campus and wanted something quick and healthy. Except that she used spinach as well, they looked very similar to yours. Yum!
Oh, I’ve never tried them with spinach. I don’t know if it would go on a taco one, but it gives me ideas for other tostada recipes!
Who doesn’t love a taco! These looks very yummy and ideal as a lovely starter too xx
Tacos are such a great meal option! And there are so many ways you can make them 🙂
Taco anything sounds delicious. I think it’s really neat that you both made the same dish just with a slightly different ingredient.
It was so fun to see what we both came up with. We had very different ideas, but both ended up delicious!
So during my last pregnancy (he’s 8 months old) I was craving tacos. The weird thing is, that in general I hate tacos. So, my husband was very happy for those 9 months. He loves tacos and would probably love these ones too.
Pregnancy does such weird things to our bodies! I didn’t have cravings but I had so many food aversions when I was pregnant.
My daughter loves anything taco related. I am going to have to try these out soon.
Sounds perfect for her! I hope you all enjoy the meal 🙂
I love making tostadas, my kid’s favorite. This recipe was delicious, can’t wait to make it again!!!
Tostadas are so easy and so fun! I’m glad y’all enjoyed them 🙂
I love tostadas but I have never made them myself! I guess this gives me a new meal to try this week!
They are so easy to make and there are so many options! I hope you enjoy your homemade tostadas 🙂
Oooh, this is definitely getting added to this weeks meal plan! I love tostadas but never make them at home.
Tostadas are such an easy meal to put together. And, like a taco, there are so many things you can add to it!