Ground Beef Tostadas are an easy, budget-friendly, and satisfying Mexican dish. With crispy tortillas, seasoned beef with potatoes, creamy refried beans, and delicious garnishes, these tostadas make an amazing lunch or dinner, and are also great for gatherings.
Heat ½ cup of oil in medium skillet over medium-low heat.
Add cooked pinto beans and their liquid to the skillet.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 4 minutes.
Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Add ¼-1/2 cup of bean broth, if needed, to make them easier to mash.
When beans begin to slightly dry, add ¼ more of oil and mix into the beans.
Keep cooking the beans until slightly thickened. The beans are done and at the perfect point when you can run a spoon down the middle of the beans and they don't stick to the pan.