Turkey Tostadas Recipe

Name: Turkey Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 7-inch flour tortillas; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped (1 medium onion); ¾ cup red bell pepper, diced (1 medium pepper); 1 14 lbs ground turkey; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional); ½ cup low-sodium tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; ½ cup grated monterey jack cheese (2 ounces); 1 cup salsa, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

6 7-inch flour tortillas
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped (1 medium onion)
¾ cup red bell pepper, diced (1 medium pepper)
1 14 lbs ground turkey
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)
½ cup low-sodium tomato sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
½ cup grated monterey jack cheese (2 ounces)
1 cup salsa, for serving (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat them in the oven for 8 minutes.
3
In a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat, heat the oil.
4
Add the onion and red pepper.
5
Saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft.
6
Add the turkey and salt to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the turkey is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and jalapeno.
8
Cook, stirring, for one minute, until the mixture is dry.
9
Stir in the tomato sauce and cilantro.
10
Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
11
Grease (with oil) baking sheets to hold the tortillas.
12
Unwrap the tortillas and place them on the baking sheets.
13
Spread an equal amount of the turkey mixture on each tortilla and sprinkle with the cheese.
14
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden.
15
Serve with salsa if you like.

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 7-inch flour tortillas, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped (1 medium onion), ¾ cup red bell pepper, diced (1 medium pepper), and more.

Yes, Turkey 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.

Turkey Tostadas

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