Gluten-Free Garlic Herb Beef Tostadas
Crispy corn tostadas topped with garlic-herb seasoned lean ground beef, creamy black beans, and fresh avocado. A quick, high-protein, gluten-free lunch option that comes together in under 25 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kristi + Lila
Kristi created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Saucepan
Time saver
Meal Prep: Store the cooked beef and black beans together in a glass container for up to 4 days. Reheat before assembling onto fresh tostadas to keep shells crisp.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F…
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F…
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C).
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Add the ground beef
Add the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Cook for 6-8 minutes
Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Look for: no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C)
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Warm the black beans in a small…
Warm the black beans in a small saucepan over low heat for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Place the corn tostada shells on a…
Place the corn tostada shells on a baking sheet and warm in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes until crisp.
Look for: crisp
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Spread warmed black beans evenly across the…
Spread warmed black beans evenly across the tostada shells, then top with the cooked garlic-herb beef.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top with sliced avocado and serve immediately
Top with sliced avocado and serve immediately.
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