Beef Tostadas

6 Servings


6 6-inch corn tortillas
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
dash hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
3/4 cup salsa
6 ounces shredded lowfat cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 450F.
Place tortillas on a heavy baking sheet; put another baking sheet on top of tortillas. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until tortillas are crisp. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, combine onion and ground round. Sauté until meat is browned. Drain off fat and add cumin, salt, oregano, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Stir until well mixed.
For each tostada, spread 1/3 cup meat on crisp tortilla . Layer 1/4 cup cabbage , 2 tablespoons salsa and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese over the meat.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 Calories from Fat 161
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 44% Protein 30% Carb. 25%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat              18   g     28%
Saturated Fat           7   g     33%
Cholesterol            67   mg    22%
Sodium                455   mg    19%
Total Carbohydrate     23   g      8%
Dietary Fiber           2   g      7%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                28   g        

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 25% Calcium 0% Iron 20%