Black Bean and Beef Tostadas

Name: Black Bean and Beef Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed; 8 tostada shells; Optional toppings: shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream

Just a handful of ingredients add up to one of our family’s favorites. Also easy to double for company! —Susan Brown, Kansas City, Kansas

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed
8 tostada shells
Optional toppings: shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream

Directions

In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 6-8 minutes. Stir in black beans; heat through.
To serve, spread refried beans over tostada shells. Top with beef mixture; add toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 tostadas: 392 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1011mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 10g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat.

Originally published as Black Bean and Beef Tostadas in Healthy Cooking October/November 2011

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sands351

Jan 16, 2015

I have fixed this several times and hubby an I really like it. It's fast and easy to fix. It's great for a busy night. Pair this with a salad and you are good to go.
brendaleebrown

Oct 17, 2011

This recipe was very good and easy to throw together. Used ground turkey, added taco seasoning to meat mixture and spicy refried beans to spice it up!
vind47

Sep 29, 2011

This was very easy and delicious!