Beef Tostadas

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Beef tostadas offer a delightful crunch combined with flavorful seasoned ground beef, topped with vibrant cabbage, salsa, and cheese. Perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners, this dish combines crispy tortillas with savory toppings for a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.

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Ingredients

  • 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 pound ground round
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 3/4 cup Salsa Cruda
  • 3/4 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Place tortillas on a heavy baking sheet; put another baking sheet on top of tortillas.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tortillas are crisp.
  4. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, combine onion and ground round.
  5. Saute until meat is browned.
  6. Drain off fat and add cumin, salt, oregano, chili powder, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce.
  7. Stir until well mixed.
  8. For each tostada, spread 1/3 cup meat on a crisped tortilla.
  9. Add 1/4 cup shredded cabbage, 2 tablespoons Salsa Cruda, and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

637 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 31g 62% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 84.1g 31% DV
Fiber 27.3g 98% DV
Sugar 7g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11164mg 100% DV
Potassium 1826.5mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 48.5mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 521.5mcg 58% DV
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 985.3mg 76% DV
Iron 33.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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