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Mexican Beef Tostadas

Mexican Beef Tostadas

with Tomato Salsa & Avocado Crema
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025
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Calories
1020 kcal
Protein
47.2g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1

Tomato

1 tin

Sweetcorn

250 g

Beef Mince

1 packet

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1

Cucumber

1 packet

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

Avocado

6

Mini Flour Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten)

1 packet

Tomato Paste

1 sachet

Mexican Fiesta Spice Blend

1

Red Onion

Calories1020 kcal
Energy (kJ)4270 kJ
Fat58.9 g
of which saturates25.2 g
Carbohydrate67.1 g
of which sugars22.6 g
Dietary Fibre18.2 g
Protein47.2 g
Cholesterol50.8 mg
Sodium1280 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

1

Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Finely chop the red onion. Finely chop the garlic. Drain the sweetcorn (see ingredients). Roughly chop the tomato and cucumber. Slice the avocado in half, scoop out the flesh and roughly chop.

2

In a medium bowl, add the tomato and cucumber. Add a drizzle of white wine vinegar and season to taste. Set aside. In a small bowl, add the avocado and mash with a fork. Add the sour cream and stir to combine. Season to taste. Set aside. TIP: For a smoother crema, use a food processor or stick blender.

3

Spread the mini flour tortillas over a lined oven tray. Using a fork, poke a few holes in the tortillas to stop them puffing up as they cook, then lightly spray or brush with olive oil. Bake the tortillas until golden and crisp, 6 minutes. TIP: Keep an eye on them, you want them to be golden and crisp but not burnt! TIP: If you want to serve as tacos instead, no need to bake the tortillas!

4

SPICY! The spice blend is hot, use less if you're sensitive to heat. While the tortillas are baking, heat a large frying pan over a high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the sweetcorn and beef mince, breaking up the mince with a spoon, until browned, 3-4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high, then add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 minutes. Add another drizzle of olive oil, the garlic, Mexican Fiesta spice blend and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.

5

Add the water and butter to the beef, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chilli has thickened slightly, 2 minutes. Sprinkle over the shredded Cheddar cheese and cover with a lid (or foil) until melted, 2-3 minutes. TIP: Add a splash of water if the chilli looks dry.

6

Bring everything to the table to serve. Build your tostadas by placing a helping of the beef chilli on top of a tortilla. Top with a spoonful of tomato salsa and avocado crema to serve. TIP: In Mexican cuisine, tostadas are piled high with ingredients and eaten like an open sandwich. You can serve the crisp tostadas on the side of the toppings if you prefer, or just heat the tortillas and eat with the filling as tacos! Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty beef chilli and Mexican spice blend, though some found it milder than expected.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with several mentioning it was simple enough for kids to prepare.
  • Suggestions: Consider serving as soft tacos instead of baking tostadas; some added jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Next-day meals: Leftovers kept well, with some enjoying the filling for lunch the next day.
  • Texture: The crispy tostadas were popular, offering a nice contrast to the beef filling and toppings.
  • Avocado crema: Mixing avocado with sour cream was well-received; it stayed fresh and appealed even to avocado sceptics.
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