Beef Tinga Tostadas
Crispy tostadas piled with smoky, saucy shredded beef and topped with quick-pickled red onions and fresh cilantro. A fast, flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked beef
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 whole lime
- 8 whole tostada shells
Instructions
- 1
In a skillet over medium heat, combine 2 cups shredded beef, 2 tbsp chipotle peppers, and 1 cup tomato sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
While beef simmers, thinly slice 1 red onion and toss with juice of 1 lime and a pinch of salt. Set aside to pickle.
- 3
Warm 8 tostada shells in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 1 minute per side, until fragrant.
- 4
Top each tostada with beef tinga, pickled onions, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
- 5
Add a splash of water if the beef gets too dry while simmering.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
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