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Baked Ground Beef Tostadas

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 2.2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 avocado
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup plain unsweetened yogurt
  • 3 pinches black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1 cup diced roma tomato
  • 1/2 onion
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup low fat refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • 3 tomatillos

Instructions
 

  • Place the ground beef in a skillet with enough water to cover it and a pinch of salt.
  • Cooking the beef in water allows the fat to separate naturally. Once fully cooked:
  • Drain using a colander
  • Discard the liquid
  • Return the beef to the pan
  • Blend:
    3 raw tomatillos
    1 roasted jalapeño
    2 garlic cloves
    1 avocado
    ¾ cup cilantro
    Salt to taste
    Then add ½ cup plain yogurt and blend again.
  • Add to the drained beef:
    Minced garlic
    Black pepper
    Oregano
    Onion
    Tomato
    Jalapeño
  • Cook until vegetables are soft and combined.
  • Place corn tortillas In the microwave for 1½ minutes (flip halfway), OR bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, OR Use an air fryer for 5–7 minutes
  • Spread a layer of refried beans
  • Add the ground beef mixture
  • Top with shredded lettuce
  • Spoon over the creamy avocado sauce
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro
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