These Keto Ground Beef Tostadas are a perfect keto-friendly dish with audacious flavors and a satiating crispy taste within carb limits. These tostadas are prepared by using the cheddar cheese shells in place of corn tortillas to form the keto-friendly dish. The toppings of these tostadas are made with cooked ground beef along with sour cream, avocados, lime juice, and cilantro. These Keto Ground Beef Tostadas store perfectly, so this dish is best made for meal prep purposes as well. These tostadas are very versatile and can be customized easily according to dietary preferences or liking. You can easily add some ground chicken or turkey, or adjust the amount of jalapenos as you like.
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STATS:
- Caloric count: 350 kcal
- Time for preparation: 10 mints.
- Portion size: 1 tostada
- Time for cooking: Twenty minutes
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Overall duration: Thirty mints.
- Portion: 4
- Course: Main course
- Diet: Keto, Low-carb
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- One lb. ground beef
- One tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- Salt & pepper
- ½ cup onions
- ½ cup tomatoes
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ½ avocado
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 lime
INGREDIENT NOTES:
GROUND BEEF:
- 80/20 ground beef is used to prepare these tostadas, and this fat content helps to make the moist tostadas and improve the total flavor.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Cheddar cheese is used to make this dish, and we have to use fresh cheddar cheese as it doesn’t contain any anti-caking agent.
SPICES:
- We use spices like chili powder, paprika, garlic seasoning, and cumin to provide the classic taco-style flavor without the carbs. You could also make use of readymade keto taco seasoning to save time.
ONION & TOMATOES:
- We add the diced onions and tomatoes to add the taste, and also the savory and sweet flavor, making this dish juicy.
AVOCADO:
- It is added to add the fat content and creaminess to these tostadas.
CILANTRO AND LIME:
- We garnish this dish with cilantro and lime, and it also helps to bring out the flavor.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We can heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Then place the parchment sheet on the tray.
- Put ½ cups of shredded cheese in a mound on the tray.
- Flatten the mounds with the back of a glass and bake these crisps for eight.
- Cool these cheese crisps to get them crunchy properly.
- Meanwhile, warm up the oil on a moderate flame and toss the onions.
- Include beef in onions and stir to brown the beef,
- Sprinkle paprika, cumin, salt, chili powder, garlic seasoning, and black pepper along with tomatoes.
- Mix them & simmer for five minutes.
- Put the crispy shells in a serving plate and add cooked beef along with cilantro, sour cream, & avocado slices.
- Top these tostadas with fresh lime juice and serve warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Serve these tostadas with a side of keto guacamole.
- Add pickled jalapeños to these tostadas for the extra tangy taste.
- Green salad is also served with these tostadas.
- We include some chopped radish in these tostadas for the additional crunch.
- You can also drizzle some keto hot sauce in these tostadas for the spice.
TIPS:
- We don’t have to bake these shells for a long time, as they get bitter.
- Extract the excess grease from the beef; otherwise, the tostadas will become soggy.
- Make use of parchment paper or a silicon mat to avoid sticking.
- Prepare the shells beforehand and store them in a vacuum box.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the topping, cooked beef, and cheese slices in separate closed boxes for 4 days and assemble them when required.
FREEZER:
- Store the prepared beef in the sealed bag and save it for 2 months.
FAQs:
Can I prepare these tostadas with any other meat?
- We can use turkey or chicken to make these tostadas; we just have to include olive oil to balance the fat content.
How to prepare the spicy tostadas?
- We can include some cayenne pepper or jalapeno slices in the beef for additional spice content.
Can we make these tostadas with ready-made cheese crisps?
- We can make these tostadas with ready-made cheese crisps, but make sure they are keto and large enough to include toppings
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of calories: 350 kcal
Iron: 2.1mg
Overall carbs: 4g
Vitamin A: 800 IU
Net carbs: 4g
Portion: 4
Fiber: 1g
Portion size: 1 tostada
Calcium: 220mg
Protein: 22g
Sodium: 420mg
Potassium:Â 410mg