Description
Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your table. Crispy corn tostadas are layered with juicy, marinated carne asada, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime crema. This dish is perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or any occasion where you want to share delicious memories with friends. Each crunchy bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 8 corn tostada shells
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups shredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice (for crema)
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak in lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper for at least one hour.
- Preheat your grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook the marinated carne asada for about 5-7 minutes per side until it reaches your desired doneness. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- While the meat cooks, prepare the toppings: dice the tomatoes, shred the lettuce, slice the avocado, and mix sour cream with lime juice.
- Assemble each tostada by layering carne asada on crispy shells followed by lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and a drizzle of lime crema.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your toppings with jalapeños for added heat or swap out the steak for grilled chicken or sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Adding chopped cilantro or crumbled queso fresco can elevate flavors even further.