Description
Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada are a mouthwatering celebration of flavor and color, perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner. This dish features crispy tostada shells topped with marinated carne asada, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and zesty homemade salsa. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a vibrant meal that satisfies cravings and impresses guests. Whether served as appetizers or a main course, these tostadas are customizable to fit every palate. Enjoy the robust taste of grilled carne asada paired with fresh ingredients for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime juice (for marinating and serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the steak in olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated steak on a preheated grill or skillet over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached. Let rest before slicing.
- Prepare salsa by mixing diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt.
- Assemble tostadas by layering sliced carne asada on each shell and topping with lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg