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Grilled beef tostadas topped with fresh vegetables and salsa
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Grilled Beef Tostadas

Delicious grilled beef tostadas topped with guacamole and pico de gallo, perfect for a fun family dinner.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Grill
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

Beef Marinade

  • 1 pound flank or skirt steak
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Tostada Assembly

  • 6 pieces tostada shells
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup pico de gallo

Optional Toppings

  • shredded lettuce optional
  • sour cream optional
  • cheese optional

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
  • Place the flank or skirt steak in a sealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it’s fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
  • Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove steak from the marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust the timing for your preferred doneness.
  • Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain for tenderness.
  • While the steak rests, arrange tostada shells on plates. Top each shell with a layer of guacamole.
  • Add sliced grilled steak to each tostada, then spoon over fresh pico de gallo. Finish with optional toppings such as shredded lettuce, sour cream, or cheese to suit your taste.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the irresistible crunch and flavor with every bite!

Notes

For best results, marinate the beef for the full 2 hours. You can also warm the tostada shells briefly in a hot oven for extra crunch.