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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

You only need a handful of ingredients to make one of our family’s favorites. It's 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 chiles, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed
8 tostada shells
Optional: Shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes; breaking up beef into crumbles. 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.
2. 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.

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