Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada
Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada are crispy, flavorful tostadas topped with juicy marinated steak, creamy guacamole, and fresh toppings, delivering a perfect balance of texture and authentic Mexican flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including marinating)
- Yield: 8–10 tostadas (serves 4–5)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
8–10 corn tostada shells
2 cups guacamole (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sliced jalapeños (optional for spice)
Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the flank or skirt steak to the marinade, turning it to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4–6 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and pat dry.
- Grill the steak for 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from the grill, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Spread guacamole over each corn tostada shell.
- Top with sliced carne asada, a dollop of sour cream or crema, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- Add sliced jalapeños if desired and serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Serve immediately to keep the tostada shells crisp.
Notes
Marinate the steak for up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
Assemble tostadas right before serving to prevent sogginess.
For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based crema alternative.
Store leftover steak separately and reheat gently before assembling fresh tostadas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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