Shredded Beef Tostadas

These tostadas made with shredded beef taste best served with refried beans, lettuce, cheese, chopped tomatoes and your favorite salsa or guacamole.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 559 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare spice rub: Combine chili powder, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 2

Rub 1 tablespoon of the spice rub on each side of the chuck roast. Set remaining spice rub aside for later.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Carefully pour the skillet contents into a blender or food processor. Pulse several times, until sauce is smooth.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.