Southwestern Beef Tostadas

Name: Southwestern Beef Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 8 tostada shells; 2 cup iceberg lettuce (shredded); 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); 0.5 cup salsa; 0.5 cup sour cream

Crispy corn tostadas topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh lettuce, and vibrant salsa, offering a quick and customizable Southwestern-inspired meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.08/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
8 tostada shells
2 cup iceberg lettuce (shredded)
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
0.5 cup salsa
0.5 cup sour cream

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring, until fragrant.
Arrange the tostada shells on plates. Evenly distribute the seasoned beef over the tostada shells.
Top each tostada with shredded iceberg lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Tostadas are best enjoyed fresh to maintain crispness. Prepare all toppings while the beef cooks to keep this meal extra quick.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 520
Protein: 37.8 g
Carbohydrates: 26.5 g
Fat: 29.5 g
Fiber: 2.9 g
Sodium: 810 mg
Saturated Fat: 12.8 g
Sugar: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg