Chipotle Beef Tostadas (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 pound ground beef chuck |
1 large white onion, minced |
kosher salt |
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder |
1 10 -ounce can mexican-style diced tomatoes with green chiles |
1 15 -ounce can pinto beans, drained |
1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, diced |
2 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage |
juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving |
freshly ground pepper |
8 tostadas (flat crisp tortillas) or taco shells |
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) |
Directions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, half of the minced onion, 1 teaspoon salt and the chipotle chile powder; cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned and the onion is tender, about 7 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, beans and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is just tender, about 6 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, toss the coleslaw mix, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
4. Divide the tostadas among plates and spoon the beef mixture on top. Top with the cheese, slaw and the remaining minced onion. Serve with lime wedges.
5. Per serving: Calories 805; Fat 54 g (Saturated 19 g); Cholesterol 115 mg; Sodium 1,297 mg; Carbohydrate 47 g; Fiber 11 g; Protein 35 g
6. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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