Tostadas de Arrachera con Frijoles (Steak and Bean Tostadas)
Crisp tostadas spread with refried beans and topped with sliced grilled steak, avocado salsa, lettuce and cheese.
Made with Tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips) and Refried beans (frijoles refritos) and Carne asada marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Marinate the steak in your ready made carne asada marinade (see the base recipe) in the fridge for 2 to 6 hours. Discard the used marinade.
- 2
Pat the steak dry and sear in a very hot pan for 3 minutes each side. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
10 min - 3
Warm the refried beans (see the base recipe) in a small pan, loosening with a splash of water.
- 4
Spread beans on each tostada (see the base recipe), top with lettuce, steak and avocado.
- 5
Finish with queso fresco and a squeeze of lime. Eat straight away.
Tips
- Assemble just before eating so the tostadas stay crisp.
- Spread the beans right to the edge as a barrier against moisture.
- Use salsa verde for extra tang.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten at once. Keep the components separately in the fridge for up to 3 days and assemble fresh.
Questions
Can I make tostadas myself?
Yes. Fry or bake corn tortillas until crisp. The tostadas base has instructions for oven baking at 200 C for 8 to 10 minutes.
Can I use leftover steak?
Yes. Slice or chop leftover carne asada and warm it in a hot pan until steaming hot all the way through before topping.
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Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.