Cumin Lime Ground Beef Tostadas
Bright, zesty Ground Beef tossed with cumin, chili and lime, piled on crispy tostada shells spread with warm refried beans. Top with queso fresco, salsa and lime wedges for a fast, flavor-packed Tex‑Mex weeknight winner.
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Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Servings: 6 (2 Tostadas each)
Ingredients: 14
Ingredients
Optional toppings
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat oil in a skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add Ground Beef and diced onions, breaking up with a spoon. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Drain any excess grease from the pan, then return to the stove and reduce heat to LOW.
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Step 2
Add garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir to combine and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step 3
To assemble tostadas, spread warm refried beans on tostada shells, top with ground beef and serve with salsa, queso fresco and lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
450 Calories
7.8g SAT FAT
28g PROTEIN
4.4 mg IRON
6.1 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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