Best 8 Crispy Ground Turkey Tostadas Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Tostadas are a delicious and versatile Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with a crispy tortilla that is topped with a variety of ingredients, such as beans, cheese, meat, and vegetables. Ground turkey is a great option for tostadas because it is lean and flavorful. When cooked correctly, ground turkey can be just as crispy as beef or pork. In this article, we will share our favorite recipe for crispy ground turkey tostadas. We will also provide tips for making the perfect tostada, as well as some ideas for toppings. So, whether you are a tostada novice or a seasoned pro, read on to learn how to make the best crispy ground turkey tostadas.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY GROUND TURKEY TOSTADAS



Crispy Ground Turkey Tostadas image

These fresh, delicious crispy ground turkey tostadas are made with lots of taco spices, sassy poblano, and tasty pickled red onions.

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 59m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
¼ cup Mexican crema
2 limes
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 chayote - peeled, halved, seeded, and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 poblano pepper - seeds and white ribs removed, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas
cooking spray
6 sprigs cilantro, minced, divided
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup guacamole
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place red onion slices and crema in separate small bowls. Zest limes into another small bowl. Halve limes and squeeze juice into a fourth small bowl.
  • Stir 1 teaspoon lime juice into the bowl of crema. Add the remaining lime juice to the bowl with the red onions; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and let marinate at room temperature until pickled, at least 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chayote and poblano pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until golden and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray. Place tortillas on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crisped and lightly brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir the lime zest, 1/2 the cilantro, onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the chayote-poblano mixture. Pour mixture into a bowl.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water, taco seasoning, and chili powder. Cook until water has evaporated, about 4 minutes.
  • Spread guacamole over each crisped tortilla; top with chayote-poblano mixture, ground turkey, pickled onions, lime crema, and remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 93.3 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 815.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CRISPY OVEN BEEF-AND-BEAN TOSTADAS



Crispy Oven Beef-and-Bean Tostadas image

A healthier way to make tostadas and better tasting. The simple secret to making crispy tostadas is baking the corn tortillas instead of frying.

Provided by Lela

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ pound ground beef
½ cup chopped sweet onion, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
6 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups refried beans
2 cups shredded lettuce, or as desired
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix garlic salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Keep warm while preparing tostada shells.
  • Brush oil over both sides of tortillas and arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake tortillas in preheated oven until crisped on top, about 5 minutes. Flip tortillas and continue baking until other side crisps, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Heat refried beans in a saucepan over medium-low, stirring regularly until hot, about 5 minutes (see Cook's Note).
  • Divide refried beans between tostadas and spread over one side of each; spoon ground beef mixture over the beans. Top each tostada with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and diced tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 743.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 119.9 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 1229.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

TANGY TURKEY TOSTADAS



Tangy Turkey Tostadas image

I'm a health fitness specialist and personal trainer, so I know how important it is to make smart food choices to fuel my day. These fast and filling tostadas are packed with lean protein, fiber and a good dose of veggies. Have them any night of the week. -Julie Huntington, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup salsa
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 drops hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
16 tostada shells
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey, mushrooms, pepper and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in beans, salsa, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper sauce. Cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Add cheese and corn; heat through. Spread about 1/3 cup filling over each tostada shell. Sprinkle with lettuce, tomatoes and cilantro. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on tostada shells with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CRISPY TURKEY TOSTADAS



Crispy Turkey Tostadas image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken (12 ounces; see Tip)
8 corn tortillas
Canola or olive oil cooking spray
1 avocado, pitted
1/4 cup prepared salsa
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, preferably with jalapenos

Steps:

  • Shredded leftover turkey tops homemade tostadas in this Tex-Mex favorite. Making your own tostada shells from fresh corn tortillas is easier than you might think-crisp them up in the oven while you prepare the toppings. Choose either regular petite diced tomatoes or those with added jalapenos, depending on your inclination for spicy food. Serve with black beans, rice and extra salsa or hot sauce on the side.;
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 375degreesF. Bring tomatoes and their juice to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Add turkey (or chicken) and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Meanwhile, coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray. Divide the tortillas between 2 large baking sheets. Bake, turning once, until crisped and lightly brown, about 10 minutes. Mash avocado in a bowl. Stir in salsa, sour cream and cilantro until combined. To assemble tostadas, spread each crisped tortilla with some of the avocado mixture. Top with the turkey (or chicken) mixture, lettuce and cheese.
  • NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 397 calories; 15 g fat (5 g sat, 7 g mono); 86 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrate; 33 g protein; 8 g fiber; 621 mg sodium; 709 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin A & Vitamin C (20% daily value), Iron (15% dv). 2 Carbohydrate Servings Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 4 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat
  • TIP: To poach chicken breasts, place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan. Add lightly salted water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • From www.eatingwell.com with permission. 2009 Eating Well Inc. Photo by Ken Burris;

TURKEY TOSTADAS



Turkey Tostadas image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 tostadas
1 teaspoon chile-lime seasoning (or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder plus a pinch of salt)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, grated on the large holes of a box grater
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2/3 cup sour cream
Shredded lettuce, diced tomato, chopped avocado and shredded cheddar cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Lay the tostadas on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the chile-lime seasoning while still warm; set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, garlic and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrot is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Clear a space in the middle of the skillet and add the tomato paste, chili powder and cumin. Cook the paste mixture, stirring, until a shade darker, about 30 seconds, then stir the mixture into the turkey. Cook until well coated, about 1 more minute. Add 1/4 cup water and cook until saucy, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the sour cream on the tostadas, then add the turkey. Top with lettuce, tomato, avocado and cheese.

CRISPY TURKEY TOSTADAS



Crispy Turkey Tostadas image

Recipe from Eating Well. Shredded leftover turkey tops homemade tostadas in this Tex-Mex favorite. Making your own tostada shells from fresh corn tortillas is easier than you might think-crisp them up in the oven while you prepare the toppings. Choose either regular petite diced tomatoes or those with added jalapeños, depending on your inclination for spicy food. Serve with black beans, rice and extra salsa or hot sauce on the side.

Provided by landlocked 2

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 tostadas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos (petite diced)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3 cups cooked turkey or 3 cups chicken, shredded
8 corn tortillas
cooking spray (Canola oil or olive oil)
1 avocado, pitted
1/4 cup salsa
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup low-fat monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 375°F.
  • Bring tomatoes and their juice to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Add turkey (or chicken) and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, coat tortillas on both sides with cooking spray. Divide the tortillas between 2 large baking sheets. Bake, turning once, until crisped and lightly brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Mash avocado in a bowl. Stir in salsa, sour cream and cilantro until combined.
  • To assemble tostadas, spread each crisped tortilla with some of the avocado mixture. Top with the turkey (or chicken) mixture, lettuce and cheese.

TURKEY TOSTADAS



Turkey Tostadas image

Have a delicious fiesta in moments with this dish from our Test Kitchen. Made with tostadas, but just as tasty with tortillas, this simple Mexican classic will be requested by your family again and again!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
3/4 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained
12 tostada shells
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup cubed avocado

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the turkey, onion and green pepper in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, taco seasoning and hominy. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. , On each tostada shell, layer the lettuce, about 1/3 cup turkey mixture, cheese, tomato and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 1185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MEXICAN GROUND TURKEY TOSTADA #A1



Mexican Ground Turkey Tostada #A1 image

A.1. Original Sauce Recipe Contest Entry. One of my favorite cuisines is Mexican. This is a classic tostada recipe using tradition Mexican ingredients and a secret zip from some A1 Original Sauce!

Provided by KitchenKreations

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup vegetable oil
16 corn tortillas
1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
1/2 cup A.1. Original Sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups mexican cheese, shredded
4 avocados, pitted and diced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • • Heat enough oil over medium high and fry tortillas in batches until golden crisp about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • • In the meantime heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium and add turkey. Cook until browned about 8 to 10 minutes, drain and set aside. To same skillet add onion and cook until just tender about 5 minutes. Return turkey to skillet along with A1 Original Sauce and water and cook another 10 minutes until liquid is almost gone.
  • • In a medium bowl combine beans, corn, Mexican oregano, garlic powder and onion powder; mix well.
  • • Build tostadas by evenly smearing tortillas with beans and sour cream, then top with meat, cheese, avocado, tomato and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 307.4, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 14.3

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground turkey: Look for ground turkey that is made from dark and light meat for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a large skillet: This will help to prevent the turkey from overcrowding and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Season the turkey well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to add flavor to the turkey. Chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika are all good choices.
  • Cook the turkey until it is browned and cooked through: This will help to ensure that it is safe to eat.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to tostada toppings. Some popular choices include beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.
  • Serve the tostadas immediately: This will help to ensure that they are crispy and delicious.

Conclusion:

Crispy ground turkey tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover turkey, and they can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give crispy ground turkey tostadas a try!

Related Topics