Turkey Tostados Recipe

Name: Turkey Tostados
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves chopped garlic; 2 pounds lean ground turkey; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 can tomato paste; 1 cup water; Salt, to taste; 4 flour tortillas; Vegetable oil; Refried beans, recipe follows; 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded; 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled cored and cut into wedges; 1/2 cup sliced black olives; 1/2 cup jarred tomato salsa; Guacamole, (recipe follows); 1/2 cup sour cream; Recipe Courtesy Sara Moulton; 2 (32-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups water; 3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil; 1 large onion, diced; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon cumin; Recipe Courtesy Sara Moulton; 3 ripe avocados, preferably Haas; 1 /4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves chopped garlic
2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 can tomato paste
1 cup water
Salt, to taste
4 flour tortillas
Vegetable oil
Refried beans, recipe follows
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes, peeled cored and cut into wedges
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup jarred tomato salsa
Guacamole, (recipe follows)
1/2 cup sour cream
Recipe Courtesy Sara Moulton
2 (32-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon cumin
Recipe Courtesy Sara Moulton
3 ripe avocados, preferably Haas
1 /4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small red onion, diced
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Shredded lettuce
2 tomatoes, sliced

1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet.
2
Add onion and garlic and crumble in turkey.
3
Stir-fry over moderate heat until turkey is no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
4
Mix in chili powder, cumin, coriander, tomato paste, water and salt.
5
Bring to a simmer and keep hot.
6
To make a tortilla bowl for the tostada: Quickly fry the flour tortillas in 1-inch of vegetable oil until soft.
7
Transfer immediately to an inverted bowl and press down to shape.
8
Spread bottom of taco shell with refried bean mixture.
9
Divide lettuce among taco shell bowls.
10
Top with hot turkey mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
11
Divide tomato wedges and black olives over salad.
12
Top with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.
13
Puree 2 cans of black beans in 2 cups water in food processor.
14
Heat the lard or other fat in a large saucepan over medium heat.
15
Saute the onions with the salt and cumin until golden, about 10 minutes.
16
Add the beans and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid evaporates and the beans form a creamy mass that pulls away from the bottom and sides of the pan, about 15 minutes.
17
Serve immediately.
18
Cut the avocados into quarters.
19
Remove the seeds, peel and place in a mixing bowl.
20
Mash with a potato masher or fork until chunky.
21
Add the remaining ingredients and combine with a fork.
22
Mound on a bed of shredded lettuce and garnish with sliced tomatoes.
23
Sprinkle with the black pepper garnish.
24
Serve immediately.

1152

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 36 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 cloves chopped garlic, 2 pounds lean ground turkey, and more.

Yes, Turkey Tostados 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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Turkey Tostados

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