Easy Southwest Tostadas Recipe

Name: Easy Southwest Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef; 2 cups refrigerated fresh salsa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 tostada shells; 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli Pepper Jack Cheese; 1 large avocado, peeled, chopped; 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce; 1/2 cup sour cream; Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Cook ground turkey in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink.
3
Add 1 cup salsa, salt and pepper; mix well.
4
Continue cooking 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
5
Place tostada shells onto large ungreased baking sheet.
6
Top each with 1 slice cheese.
7
Bake 1-2 minutes or until cheese just begins to melt.
8
Place baked shells onto large serving plate.
9
Top each with 1/2 cup turkey mixture.
10
Evenly divide avocado, lettuce and sour cream among tostadas.
11
Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
12
Serve with remaining salsa.

856

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef, 2 cups refrigerated fresh salsa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Easy Southwest Tostadas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Easy Southwest Tostadas

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Variations & substitutions

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