Beef Tostadas (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the beef and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and chili powder and cook, stirring, about 2 more minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the refried beans in a small saucepan. Thin the sour cream with about 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
  3. Spread the beans on the tostadas, then top with the beef and cheese. Drizzle with the sour cream. Top with lettuce, hot sauce and/or cilantro.
  4. Per serving: Calories 660; Fat 42 g (Saturated 16 g); Cholesterol 114 mg; Sodium 1,252 mg; Carbohydrate 38 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 36 g
  5. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
  6. To make your own tostada shells, fry corn tortillas in 1/2 inch vegetable oil over medium-high heat, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 802.1 Kcal (3358 kJ)
Calories from fat 482.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53.59g 82%
Cholesterol 138.33mg 46%
Sodium 1204.19mg 50%
Potassium 920.92mg 20%
Total Carbs 36.69g 12%
Sugars 3.42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 8.02g 32%
Protein 45.76g 92%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 772.6mg 77%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 228.67 Kcal (957 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.28g 82%
Cholesterol 39.44mg 46%
Sodium 343.31mg 50%
Potassium 262.55mg 20%
Total Carbs 10.46g 12%
Sugars 0.97g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 32%
Protein 13.05g 92%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 30%
Iron 1.4mg 27%
Calcium 220.3mg 77%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.7
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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