Beef Tostadas With Quick-Pickled Onions Recipe

Name: Beef Tostadas With Quick-Pickled Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced; Cooking spray; 1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 corn tostadas; 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Cooking spray
1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
4 corn tostadas
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

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Combine onion, vinegar, 1/4 cup water, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and jalapeno slices in a saucepan over high heat; bring to a simmer. Cook 1 minute; remove from heat, and let stand until ready to serve.
2
While onion mixture cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to pan. Cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in oil.
3
Drain onion mixture. Top tostadas evenly with beef mixture, onion mixture, sour cream, and cilantro.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 2/3 cup cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Beef Tostadas With Quick-Pickled Onions falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Tostadas With Quick-Pickled Onions

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