Beef topped tostadas

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Serve Tostadas open faced with sour cream or salsa.
4largesFlour tortillas
1poundsLean ground beef
1eachOnion, chopped
1eachJalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1eachClove garlic, minced
1tablespoonChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonSalt
pinchPepper
1largeTomato, seeded and chopped

Directions

1 CUP EACH: SHREDDED LETTUCE

Peirce tortillas in a few places; microwave each on rack at high for 1-½ to 2 minutes or until barely crisp, turning and rotation once.

Place on microwaveable plates. In 8 cup bowl, crumble beef, add onion, jalapeno and garlic. Microwave at high, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Add tomato, microwave at high for 1-2 minutes, or until hot. Using slotted spoon, divide among tortillas, sprinkle with lettuce, then cheese. Microwave each at high for 30-60 seconds or until cheese melts. Makes 4 servings. Origin: Canadian Living, October 1994. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Sept/94.

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 09-30-94