Description
Savor the vibrant taste of authentic Mexican cuisine with these Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada. Crispy tostada shells are generously topped with marinated, grilled steak, creamy avocado, fresh lettuce, and a zesty homemade salsa. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a festive gathering, these tostadas promise a burst of flavors in every bite. They are not just delicious but also versatile—you can customize them with your favorite toppings to suit any occasion. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these flavorful tostadas will surely impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced (for salsa)
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped (for salsa)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (for salsa)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (for salsa)
- Salt to taste (for salsa)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the steak by mixing olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the steak well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak for about 4-6 minutes on each side until desired doneness is reached. Rest before slicing thinly against the grain.
- 3. Prepare the salsa by combining diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a bowl; mix well.
- 4. Assemble the tostadas: layer sliced carne asada on each tostada shell and top with shredded lettuce, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg