Crispy Beef Tostadas with Lime Cabbage
Shredded beef tossed with jalapeño, lime, and cilantro, piled on crispy tostadas with fresh slaw. A bright, tangy Mexican classic that hits in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs shredded cooked beef (rotisserie or pre-cooked)
- 8 pieces corn tostadas
- 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 whole fresh lime (juiced)
- 1 whole jalapeño, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (for frying tostadas)
Instructions
- 1
Toss shredded cabbage with lime juice, jalapeño, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Set the slaw aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Fry tostadas in batches 30 seconds per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel.
- 4
Warm the shredded beef in the same skillet over medium for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Top each warm tostada with beef, then pile the lime cabbage slaw on top.
- 6
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and additional jalapeño if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- paper towels
- mixing bowl
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