Grilled Beef Tostadas
These tasty tostadas are easy to prepare and assemble for a weeknight meal or a weekend party. Spicy Strip Steak and crunchy toppings piled high make this recipe a hit.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 7
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Place beef steak and 1/2 cup Herdez® Casera Salsa in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
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Step 2
Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash covered coals. Grill, covered, 7 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 10 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
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Step 3
Remove; let stand 5 minutes. Cut steaks lengthwise in thirds, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
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Step 4
Spread each tortilla with 1/4 cup refried beans. Top with lettuce, beef and remaining 3/4 cup salsa. Sprinkle with cheese and onion.
Nutrition Information
312 Calories
5g SAT FAT
31g PROTEIN
3.9 mg IRON
4.5 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 312 Calories; 99 Calories from fat; 11g Total Fat (5 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 85 mg Cholesterol; 683 mg Sodium; 21 g Total Carbohydrate; 3.6 g Dietary Fiber; 31 g Protein; 3.9 mg Iron; 5.4 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 3.9 mcg Vitamin B12; 4.5 mg Zinc; 27.8 mcg Selenium; 79.9 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, and Choline.
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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