Best 7 Slow Cooker Beef Tostadas Recipes

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Are you craving a mouthwatering dish that tantalizes your taste buds while being effortless to prepare? Look no further than the slow cooker beef tostadas. This delectable recipe transforms humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. With the magic of a slow cooker, tough cuts of beef are transformed into fall-apart tender perfection, enveloped in a symphony of rich flavors. Piled atop crispy tostada shells, these delightful tostadas are a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you utterly satisfied. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we dive into the secrets of creating the ultimate slow cooker beef tostadas.

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

SLOW COOKER BEEF TOSTADAS



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Provided by Linden

Time 5h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 1/2 pounds boneless beef round steak
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup lime juice
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 packaged tostada or hard taco shells
3/4 cup fat-free refried beans
1 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican-blend cheese
3/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, the garlic, jalapeno, onion, chili powder, cumin and cayenne in a slow cooker. Place beef on top and cook on LOW for 8 hours (or on HIGH for 4-5 hours) or until beef is tender enough to shred. Remove beef to a cutting board and when cool enough to handle, shred with fingers or using two forks. Place shredded beef in a large bowl. Strain remaining liquid in slow cooker over a bowl or measuring cup, discarding solids. Add strained liquid and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice to beef in bowl and stir to combine. Cover; keep warm. Warm tostada shells in oven according to package directions. While tostadas are baking, heat refried beans in microwave for 1-1/2 minutes on HIGH, stirring halfway through until warm and spreadable. Spread each tostada with 1 tablespoon refried beans. Place 1/3 cup beef over beans and divide lettuce equally among tostadas. Top each with 1 heaping tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon salsa.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW-COOKER BEEF TOSTADAS



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I dedicate these slow-simmered tostadas to my husband, the only Italian man I know who can't get enough of Mexican flavors. Pile on your best toppings. -Teresa DeVono, Red Lion, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 beef top round steak (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Cooking spray
TOPPINGS:
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first 7 ingredients in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cut steak in half and sprinkle with salt and pepper; add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return beef to slow cooker and stir in cilantro; heat through. Spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. Place in a single layer on baking sheets; broil 1-2 minutes on each side or until crisp. Spoon beef mixture over tortillas; top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and, if desired, sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER BRISKET TOSTADAS



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 servings (plus leftover brisket)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
2 tablespoons Maggi liquid seasoning (or use 1 tablespoon soy sauce plus 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce)
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 serrano chile peppers, seeded and minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
3 to 4 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and cut into 3 large pieces
3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
16 crisp corn tostada shells
Shredded lettuce, diced avocado, fresh salsa and queso fresco, for topping
Mexican crema or sour cream and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the brisket: Whisk the lime juice, Maggi seasoning, 2 tablespoons water, half of the garlic and 1 serrano in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly. Place the brisket pieces in a large resealable plastic bag and add the marinade; turn the meat to coat. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or preferably overnight.
  • Bring the meat to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Remove from the bag and discard the marinade.
  • Pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker. Add the onion, bell pepper, beef broth, tomatoes (and their juices), oregano, the remaining garlic and 2 serranos, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix well, then nestle the meat in the vegetable mixture. Cover and cook on high until the meat is tender and shreds easily with a fork, about 8 hours.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a cutting board and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Shred the meat into pieces. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker, stir to combine and let stand until the meat is hot, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Assemble the tostadas: Spread about 1/3 cup of the warm meat on each tostada shell. Top with lettuce, avocado, salsa and queso fresco. Serve with crema and lime wedges.

SHREDDED BEEF TOSTADAS



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Tostadas are delicious stacks of toppings on crispy, flat, corn tortillas. Spread a layer of refried beans, then a layer of delicious shredded beef, and add other layers of lettuce, cheese, chopped tomatoes and your favorite salsa or other toppings, and enjoy! This recipe is customizable for your family's tastes!

Provided by Bibi

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 cup beef stock
1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes, divided
1 medium orange, juiced
½ medium lime, juiced
6 each crispy tostada shells
2 cups refried beans, warmed
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons salsa, or to taste
3 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste
3 tablespoons guacamole, or to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 wedges lime

Steps:

  • Prepare spice rub: Combine chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Rub 1 tablespoon of the spice rub on each side of the chuck roast. Set remaining spice rub aside for later.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place seasoned roast in the hot oil and brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  • Cook onions in the same skillet, stirring frequently, until they begin to turn clear, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in beef stock, 1/2 cup chopped tomato, orange juice, lime juice, and remaining spice rub.
  • Return the roast back to the skillet and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer gently until meat is tender and cooked through, about 2 hours. Remove meat from the skillet and transfer to a cutting board.
  • Carefully pour the skillet contents into a blender or food processor. Pulse several times, until sauce is smooth.
  • Remove the visible fat from the meat and discard. Shred the meat with two forks. Place shredded beef back into the skillet with about 3/4 cup of the pureed tomato sauce. Add more, if desired, to adjust the consistency. Refrigerate any unused tomato sauce in a sealed container for another use, if desired.
  • To assemble tostadas, spread about 1/3 cup refried beans on each tostada shell. Top with layers of shredded beef mixture, lettuce, Cheddar cheese, and reserved chopped tomatoes. Drizzle with salsa and add a dollop of sour cream and guacamole. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 108.4 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 783 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

BLACK BEAN AND BEEF TOSTADAS



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Just a handful of ingredients add up to one of our family's favorites. Also easy to double for company! -Susan Brown, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed
8 tostada shells
Optional toppings: shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes. Stir in black beans; heat through., To serve, spread refried beans over tostada shells. Top with beef mixture; add toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1011mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SLOW COOKER BEEF TINGA



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I love this spin-off on Mexican chili. Serve with warm flour tortillas, or eat in a bowl like chili, topped with fresh slices of jalapenos. Or spoon it over a warm corn tostada and garnish like a taco.

Provided by BMannnn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ½ pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 large onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, pressed
½ pound chorizo sausage
1 (14 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
14 fluid ounces water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
3 cups tomato juice, or as needed
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef chuck until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Cook and stir chorizo in the same skillet until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker. Add kidney beans and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker; fill an empty can with water and pour in over the beans. Stir in tomato paste and chipotle chile peppers. Pour in enough tomato juice to fill the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until beef is very tender and sauce is thick, 5 to 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1092.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

EASY GROUND BEEF TOSTADA RECIPE



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The easiest Ground Beef Tostadas are made with ground beef, beans, salsa, and seasonings. Dinner is ready in less than 15 minutes!

Provided by Stephanie Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef ((could also use ground turkey))
1 15 ounce can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup chunky salsa
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
12 tostadas
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 tomato (diced)
½ cup sour cream (optional topping)
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (optional topping)
⅛ cup chopped cilantro (optional topping)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef; drain excess grease.
  • Add pinto beans, salsa, chili powder, and cumin to ground beef and stir until heated through.
  • Top each tostada with ground beef mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 659 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, rump roast, or brisket are all good choices for slow-cooker beef tostadas. These cuts are tough, but they become tender and flavorful when cooked slowly.
  • Brown the beef before cooking: Browning the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
  • Add plenty of liquid: The beef should be covered in liquid in the slow cooker. This will help to keep the meat moist and prevent it from burning.
  • Cook the beef on low for 8-10 hours: This will give the beef time to become tender and flavorful. You can also cook the beef on high for 4-6 hours, but the meat may not be as tender.
  • Shred the beef before serving: Once the beef is cooked, shred it with two forks. This will make it easier to eat and will help to distribute the flavor throughout the dish.
  • Top the tostadas with your favorite toppings: Common toppings for beef tostadas include cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and guacamole. You can also add your own favorite toppings, such as salsa, hot sauce, or jalapeños.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker beef tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The beef is cooked until it is fall-apart tender, and it is then shredded and topped with your favorite toppings. Tostadas are a great way to use up leftover beef, and they are also a fun and festive meal to serve at parties.

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