Why I Love This Recipe

There’s something so satisfying about biting into a crispy tostada loaded with warm taco meat and fresh toppings. Every layer brings a different texture, from the crunchy shell and creamy refried beans to the seasoned turkey, melty cheddar, and cool guacamole. Set everything out and let everyone build their own, and dinner suddenly becomes a lot more fun.

Enjoying The Leftovers

The turkey filling is perfect to keep on hand for more than just tostadas. Use it for tacos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, or taco salads throughout the week. For the best crunch, assemble the tostadas just before serving.

Storing

Store the ground turkey, refried beans, cheese, and fresh toppings in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the tostada shells at room temperature in a sealed container so they stay crisp.

Reheating

Warm the turkey and refried beans until heated through, then layer them onto the tostada shells with the cheese and bake until melted. Finish with your favorite fresh toppings like guacamole, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, sour cream, or hot sauce.

A plate being held with two tostadas filled with ground turkey, avocado, tomato, chopped red onion and cilantro with a drizzle of hot sauce.
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Ground Turkey Tostadas

Crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, these Ground Turkey Tostadas make taco night feel a little more exciting. With seasoned ground turkey, creamy refried beans, melted cheddar, and all your favorite fresh toppings, they're an easy weeknight dinner that's simple to customize and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Servings 6 tostadas

Ingredients

  • 1 pack of Guerrero Tostadas
  • 1 lb ground turkey or beef
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning
  • 1 can of refried beans
  • 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
Optional toppings
  • Guacamole
  • Sliced grape tomatoes
  • Diced red onion
  • Sour cream
  • Freshly chopped cilantro
  • Hot sauce
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Preheat a large pan to medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked.
  • Add the taco seasoning packet and the amount of water instructed on the back of the seasoning packet. Mix well and simmer on low for a few minutes until the liquid thickens.
  • Add an even layer of tostadas to a foil-lined baking sheet. I could fit six on my baking sheet.
  • Add a scoop of refried beans to each tostada and gently spread it evenly.
  • Next, add some ground turkey mixture and top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese is nice and melty.
  • Top with your favorite toppings! I used guacamole, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, sour cream, freshly diced cilantro, and some hot sauce. Enjoy!

Equipment

large baking sheet
saute pan
cutting board

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 1g