Spicy Beef Tostadas

* Exported from MasterCook *

SPICY BEEF TOSTADAS

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mexican Beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Beef flank steak
Nonstick spray coating
6 Flour tortillas (7-inch)
1 c Salsa
1 t Cornstarch
1/2 ts Instant beef bouillon
-granules
1 md Zucchini, cut into thin
-strips (2 cups)
4 Green onions, bias cut into
-1-inch lengths
1 tb Cooking oil
1/2 c Monterey Jack cheese,
-shredded (2 oz)

Partially freeze beef. Slice across the grain into thin strips
(bite-size); set aside. Spray six 10-ounce custard cups with nonstick
spray coating. Brush tortillas lightly with warm water to soften. Gently
press into cups. Bake at 350 F for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from cups and
set aside. For sauce, combine salsa, cornstarch and bouillon; set aside.
Spray a large skillet with nonstick coating. Preheat over high heat. Cook
and stir zucchini over high heat for 1 1/2 minutes. Add the onions; cook
and stir 1 1/2 minutes more or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Remove from skillet. Place oil in hot skillet. Cook and stir half of the
beef for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove cooked beef and cook the other half.
Return all of the beef to skillet. Stir sauce and add to skillet. Cook and
stir until mixture is thick and bubbly. Continue cooking for 2 minutes
more. Stir in the vegetable mixture. Evenly divide the meat mixture among
the tortilla cups and top with cheese. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

[LOW CALORIE RECIPES; Summer 1988] Posted by Fred Peters.



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