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Crispy Tostada Bar

Crunchy corn tostadas topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and zesty lime crema. Build-your-own style, ready in under 25 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
32g
Crispy Tostada Bar
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix sour cream with lime juice and zest until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Season the cooked beef with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp cumin if you have it. Stir to combine.

  4. Step 4

    Arrange tostadas on a plate. Spread each with 1 tbsp lime crema.

  5. Step 5

    Top each tostada with a spoonful of seasoned beef, cheese, tomato, and lettuce.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately while tostadas are still crispy.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • small bowl
  • microplane or zester
  • cutting board
  • knife

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