Turkey Tostadas

Name: Terrific Turkey Tostados
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican/ Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 6 flour tortillias; 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey; ½ cup red onion, sliced in strips; ½ cup yellow or green bell pepper, sliced into strips; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ¾ teaspoon salt, if desired; ¾ cup salsa, divided; 1 (15-ounce) can refried black beans or refried beans; 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey jack cheese; ¼ cup sour cream, if desired; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or sliced green onions

Love tacos and quesadillas? Then you’ll love these Terrific Turkey Tostados—featuring pan-fried tortillas topped with seasoned ground turkey, sautéed veggies, melted cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Total Time

55 Minutes

Serving Size

6 Servings

tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

corn tortillias

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey

1/2

cup red onion, sliced in strips

1/2

cup yellow or green bell pepper, sliced into strips

teaspoons minced garlic

teaspoons ground cumin

3/4

teaspoon salt, if desired

3/4

cup salsa, divided

(15-ounce) can refried black beans or refried beans

cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded Monterey jack cheese

1/4

cup sour cream, if desired

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro or sliced green onions

In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil until hot. Add tortilla to hot oil; cook 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain; repeat with remaining 5 tortillas.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add onion, bell pepper and garlic cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cumin and salt. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ½ cup salsa; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, combine beans and remaining ¼ cup salsa; heat in microwave oven or small saucepan until hot.

Spread bean mixture over tortillas; top with turkey mixture, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.

Serve with additional salsa, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Calories

410

Protein

26g

Carbohydrates

32g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat