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Mexican Beef Tostadas: Spicy, Cheesy, and Quick! 🌮🔥
Tostadas Recipe 🌮
Overview:
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥘 Yield: 4 servings
🍽️ Recipe Category: Meat
🏷️ Keywords: Southwestern U.S., Mexican, < 30 Mins
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | lean ground beef |
| 1/2 | onion |
| 2 tsp | crushed red pepper flakes |
| 1 tsp | ground cumin |
| 1 tsp | chili powder |
| 1 packet | Chili Seasoning Mix |
| 4 | corn tortillas |
| 1/2 cup | monterey jack cheese, shredded |
| 1/2 cup | cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 2 | tomatoes, diced |
| 2 cups | lettuce, shredded |
| Optional toppings: salsa, pico de gallo, green onions, scallion, fresh cilantro, avocado, sour cream |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 440.2
- Fat: 22.4g
- Saturated Fat: 10.8g
- Cholesterol: 101.1mg
- Sodium: 760.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.2g
- Fiber: 7.7g
- Sugar: 3.6g
- Protein: 37g
Instructions:
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Cook Ground Beef Mixture:
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the lean ground beef and diced onions.
- Sprinkle in crushed red pepper flakes, ground cumin, and chili powder.
- Cook the mixture until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally to break the beef into crumbles.
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Add Chili Seasoning Mix:
- Once the beef is cooked, stir in the Chili Seasoning Mix until well combined.
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Prepare Tostada Shells:
- While the beef mixture is cooking, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by heating them in a skillet or in the oven until they are slightly crisp.
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Assemble Tostadas:
- Spread an equal amount of the beef and bean mixture onto each tostada shell.
- Top each tostada with a generous sprinkle of shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese.
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Add Fresh Toppings:
- Layer on diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce over the cheese-covered tostadas.
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Optional Toppings:
- Get creative with your toppings! Consider adding salsa, pico de gallo, sliced green onions, chopped scallions, fresh cilantro leaves, diced avocado, or a dollop of sour cream to customize your tostadas to your liking.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve the assembled tostadas immediately while they’re still warm and crisp.
- Don’t forget to accompany them with your favorite Mexican sides and beverages for a complete and satisfying meal.
Recipe Notes:
- Customization: Feel free to personalize this recipe by adjusting the spice levels, adding more veggies, or incorporating other favorite ingredients.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare the beef mixture in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat before assembling the tostadas.
- Variations: Experiment with different types of beans, meats, or cheeses to create unique flavor combinations. Additionally, you can try using flour tortillas instead of corn for a softer texture.
