Cheesy Enchilada Bean Tostadas

3/14/2025

Prep Time: 25 Min
Cook Time: 35 - 40 Min

Yields: 8 Tostadas

what You Need

8 Jalapeno Tostadas
2 Tbsp. EVOO
2 cloves Garlic, crushed & minced
1/2 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1 Yellow Onion, diced
3 Green Onions, sliced & separated light & dark portions
1 Tsp. Tex-Mex Seasoning
540ml Pinto Beans, drained & lightly rinsed
296ml Red Enchilada Sauce
3/4 C Old Cheddar, shredded
Himalayan Salt & Cracked Pepper
GARNISHES - Shredded Red Cabbage, Sliced Jalapeno, Spicy Green Salsa, Shredded Old Cheddar, Finely Diced Red Onion, Reserved Dark Green Onions, Valentina Super Hot Sauce, Lime Wedges, Sour Cream

Begin heating the EVOO, pepper flakes, and garlic in a 10" skillet set to just about medium heat. Once heated, stir and let everything sizzle together for about a minute. Add the onion, light portions of the green onions, Tex-Mex seasoning, and a good pinch of salt & pepper. Stir and let the onions cook for 7 - 8 minutes until mostly soft. Fold in the pinto beans along with another good pinch of salt and let the beans cook for about 5 minutes, stirring as they warm through.
Pour in the enchilada sauce. Fill the can 1/3 of the way with water to swish out any remaining sauce and pour that in to the skillet. Once the beans start pretty rapidly bubbling, give them a good stir & reduce your heat to a simmer. Let the beans simmer 15 - 20 minutes, stirring as they cook to avoid any sticking to the skillet.

After the cook time, there should still be some sauce, but it will be rich & thick. At this point, turn off the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melty and combined. Remove the skillet from the heat and keep it covered for 5 minutes as you set up your assembly station. Taste and adjust salt if needed prior to serving.
To assemble, start with your crispy tostadas & spoon a generous serving of the cheesy beans in to the center of the tostadas. Spread your beans a bit, but don't cover the entire tostada or they'll get soft too quickly. Leave a good perimeter free of condiments. Next, top them with some shredded cabbage & cheddar, followed by a good spoonful of spicy green salsa. I'm obsessed with the Herdez Guacamole Salsa! Next, reserved green onions, diced red onions, hot sauce, sliced jals, and a squeeze of lime. Serve & ENJOY!
NOTE - I didn't have sour cream when I made these, but that creamy, cool dollop would've really sealed the deal. If you have it, use a small dollop on each tostada.