Turkey Tostadas

These ground turkey tostadas come together quickly and easily, making for the perfect weeknight meal. Loaded with flavor, these crunchy tostada shells are piled high with refried beans, saucy ground turkey, melty cheese, and all your favorite toppings. You’ll be making these tostadas on repeat!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings tostadas

Calories 184kcal

Author Carmy

Equipment

sheet pan

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion finely diced
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 pounds ground turkey
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ cup marinara sauce
¾ cup water
14 ounce refried beans (1 can)
20 tostadas shells
1½ cup Mexican cheese

Toppings (Optional)

2 cups shredded lettuce
6 to 10 tablespoons sour cream
2 roma tomatoes diced
¼ cup diced red onions
2 avocados
lime wedges
cilantro

Instructions

Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until 50% browned. Making sure to break up the turkey with your wooden spoon as you cook it.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic and continue to cook for a minute.
Add the seasoning, marinara sauce, and water to the skillet.
Stir until combined and lower the heat to medium-low. Let the meat simmer for up to 10 minutes or until the sauce has cooked down to your desired sauciness. You don’t want the meat to be too wet but keeping it saucy will prevent the turkey from drying out.
Meanwhile, reheat the refried beans in a pot or in the microwave as instructed on the can.
Place the tostada shells on a sheet pan and spread the warmed refried beans on them.
Spoon the cooked turkey meat on top of the refried beans and top with cheese.
Broil the ground turkey tostadas for 2 to 3 minutes, keeping a close eye on them, or until the cheese has melted and the shells are your desired crispiness.
Repeat with the rest of the ingredients. Top the finished tostadas with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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Notes

(Estimated calories do not include the toppings)

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