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    Home > Recipes > Appetizers

    Crispy Beef Tostada Bites

    Published: Sep 14, 2014 Β· Modified: Feb 12, 2022 by Shareba Β· This post contains affiliate links.

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    These Crispy Beef Tostada Bites are great for parties. Just prep the toppings and let everyone make their own!

    This post has been sponsored by Dempster's.

    Sometimes the inspiration for a dish comes from a very simple ingredient. In this case, I was inspired to make Crispy Beef Tostada Bites when I looked at a tray of corn tortilla chips. The homemade chips were nothing special, but once I started playing around with toppings I ended up creating a yummy bite-sized appetizer.

    So here's what happened...

    I was wandering the grocery store the other day and noticed a bag of Dempster's Corn Tortillas. I usually buy the original version, which I used in my Steak Burritos with Chilli Lime Sauce recipe, but I've never noticed these before. I love corn chips though, so I decided to buy a package to play around with.

    On the back of the bag there's a recipe for Homebaked Tortillas Crisps. The recipe is really simple, so I thought I would make a batch and eat them with homemade guacamole. Yum!

    I wanted to try making round chips, so I grabbed a pastry cutter and cut out 24 2.5" rounds from the tortillas. Don't they look pretty?

    How to make round tortillas chips at home | InSearchOfYummyness.com

    The recipe on the bag says to place the pieces of tortilla in a single layer on a baking sheet. I decided to put down a piece of parchment paper first, just to help make clean up a bit easier. Next, the instructions said to brush the tortilla with olive oil, salt and black pepper before baking, so I did that.

    Brushing oil on tortilla rounds helps them bake up into tasty corn chips | InSearchOfYummyness.com

    I then baked two trays of tortilla rounds in a hot oven until they were golden and crispy. Of course, I didn't throw out all the extra bits of tortillas that were left over. I baked those off separately so I can use them as a topping for salads or soups.

    Even though the crisps weren't that greasy, I decided to lay them on some paper towel to absorb any excess oil.

    Crispy homemade mini tostadas are easy to make and are super cute! | InSearchOfYummyness.com

    Now, I could have stopped here and I would have had a nice quick snack. But when I looked at those crispy little tortilla rounds, I thought they would make really cute mini tostadas!

    I spent the next hour or so playing around with different combinations of flavours and texture, and I was really happy with what I came up with.

    Crispy Beef Tostada Bites made with Dempster's Corn Tortillas | InSearchOfYummyness.com | #Recipe #MexicanCuisine

    The tostadas in this recipe combine crispy pan-fried ground beef with taco seasonings, along with creamy refried beans, rich avocado and spicy salsa. Sour cream, whole black beans and grated Tex-Mex cheese are also great additions.

    If you're serving these at a party (maybe a Grey Cup party?), I would let your guests build their own tostada bites. This way the crisps will retain their crunchy texture right up until they are eaten. If you must make these in advance, be sure not to add the salsa or lime juice, or else you will end up with a soggy mess!

    Crispy Beef Tostada Bites

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    COURSE Appetizer
    CUISINE American
    SERVINGS 24 bites

    Ingredients

    For the Tortilla Crisps

    • 1 204 gram package Dempster's Corn Tortillas
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • salt
    • pepper

    For the Beef

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 2.5 teaspoon taco seasoning
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice

    Optional Toppings:

    • Refried Beans, paste
    • Tex-Mex Shredded Cheese
    • Salsa
    • Black Beans
    • Avocado Slices
    • Fresh lime juice

    Instructions 

    To Cook Tortillas:

    • Preheat oven to 375°F
    • Line a 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Cut tortillas into 2.5" circles with a pastry cutter
    • Whisk together olive oil, salt and pepper. Brush the oil mixture on both sides of the circles.
    • Place tortilla circles in a single layer on the baking sheets.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping over halfway through cooking. Remove from oven when golden brown.
    • Place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

    To Cook Beef:

    • Place a large frying pan over medium heat.
    • While the pan is heating up, mix the seasonings into the beef.
    • When the pan is hot, add the oil.
    • Add the seasoned beef to the oil and cook until well browned.
    • Add the lime juice, stir, then remove from heat.
    • Drain on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess fat.

    To Assemble the Bites:

    • If using refried bean paste, spread some on each crisp. This will help the other ingredients stick to the crisp.
    • Top with any or all of the optional toppings, adding a squeeze of lime juice on top if desired.
    • Eat immediately, or else the crisps will lose their texture.

    Please read the blog post for detailed tips and explanations.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4g

    Nutrition Disclaimer: please note that the nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate, and has been calculated using a plugin.

    Have you made this recipe?Please leave a review in the comments below!
    Crispy Beef Tostadas Bites with Various Toppings | InSearchOfYummyness.com | #Recipe #Dempsters

    For more information on these tortillas and other Demspter’s products, visit: https://www.dempsters.ca

    You can also follow Dempster’s on Twitter

    Disclosure:
    This post has been sponsored by Dempster's. All opinions are my own.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Matt Robinson

      September 15, 2014 at 12:44 am

      These are so fun Shareba, perfect for a party or game day. My boys would love them!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        September 15, 2014 at 11:28 am

        Thanks Matt!

        Reply
    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      September 16, 2014 at 3:36 am

      What a great little savoury appetizer idea, they look delicious and full of yummy flavour! I definitely will be recreating the recipe as I have a housewarming party to throw and catering to provide...

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        September 16, 2014 at 11:00 am

        Thanks Thalia! Let me know how they turn out πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Melanie @ Bon Appet'Eat

      September 19, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      After browsing a bunch of pages of your website, I decided to leave a message to this one! I love it, it is so creative and a perfect appetizer or party finger food!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        September 19, 2014 at 9:33 pm

        Thanks for checking out my site Melanie!

        Reply
    4. Stephanie

      September 25, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      These look so good! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        September 25, 2014 at 6:37 pm

        Thanks for hosting Stephanie!

        Reply

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