Chipotle Beef Tostadas

These Mexican treats aren’t just meat. They’re loaded with vegetables and seasonings that make them a nutritional powerhouse and a fairly-balanced meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 large white onion, minced
• 1 ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 medium yellow squash, diced
• Salt and ground pepper
• 1 can Mexican diced tomatoes and green chiles (10 ounce)
• 1 can pinto beans, drained (15 ounce)Omit if you eat Paleo add more beef)
• Juice of 1 limes, plus wedges for plate
• 8 Tostadas
• 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. In a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, half the minced onion, 1 teaspoon salt and chipotle chile powder; cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned and the onion is tender, about 7 minutes.
2. Add tomatoes, beans and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender, about 6 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, toss shredded cabbage, lime juice, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
4. Divide the tostadas among plates and spoon the beef mixture on top. Top with cheese, slaw and remaining minced onion. Serve with lime wedges.

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