Description
Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada are a vibrant and delicious dish featuring marinated and grilled flank or skirt steak served on crispy corn tostada shells. Topped with creamy guacamole, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, and cilantro, these tostadas are perfect for gatherings, casual dinners, or any occasion that calls for a festive and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Carne Asada:
- 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)
For the Tostadas:
- 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
- Marinate the Carne Asada:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Place the flank or skirt steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for more flavor. - Cook the Carne Asada:
Preheat a grill or skillet over high heat.
Remove the steak from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Grill or cook the steak for about 5-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
Once cooked, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes. Then slice against the grain into thin strips. - Assemble the Tostadas:
Lay the tostada shells on a serving platter.
Top each tostada with a generous amount of sliced carne asada.
Add guacamole on top of the steak, followed by a dollop of sour cream or Mexican crema.
Sprinkle with diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños if using. - Serve:
Serve the tostadas immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. Enjoy your delicious Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada! 🌮🥳
Notes
- For optimal flavor, marinate the carne asada overnight.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg