What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Waste Not, Want Not: Grass-Fed Beef Tostadas! If you like the taste of corn tacos, the tostada is a distant cousin. Basically, one is folded, the other is flat. Brushed with oil, then “toasted” crisp, the tostada is made to hold the toppings. This recipe allows you to bend the tortilla if you prefer to eat it that way. Whatever falls onto the plate can be scooped back up into your mouth. No judgment here. Now, about grass-fed beef. It’s going to cost a little more per pound due to the lack of fat content, compounded by the extra time it takes to fatten the cow. Grain makes cows get fat faster, just like it does for humans. I like grass-fed because it is more nutritious with heart-healthy omega 3s plus vitamins. It’s all about the choices we make.
GRASS-FED BEEF TOSTADAS
Ingredients:
1 pound grass-fed ground beef
1 packet fajita seasoning dry mix
1/3 cup canola oil
8 corn tortillas
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, gently torn
1-2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh cilantro, leaves only
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 250°. Because grass-fed beef has a lower fat content, steaming it is a good option. In a medium skillet, cover the bottom with water. Crumble the ground beef into the water. Set the stovetop temperature to medium-high. Break up any large clumps. Allow the water to boil. Stir the meat to cook evenly. Turn often. When the meat is brown, it is done. Drain the cooked ground beef using a strainer. Dispose of water and grease. Return ground beef to the pan. Sprinkle with fajita seasoning mix. Stir well to coat. Have the burner on lowest setting to keep warm. Spray a shallow skillet with nonstick oil. Set heat to medium-high. Brush one side of corn tortilla with canola oil. Place oiled side down in skillet. Brush the remaining side with canola oil. Fry the shell until golden for 30 seconds to a minute per side. This makes the shell fairly stiff. If the pan begins to smoke, lower the heat setting slightly. Remove the tortilla and place it on a rimmed baking sheet. Keep tortillas warm in the oven. Repeat process with remaining tortillas. To assemble, begin with a fried tortilla. Layer with iceberg lettuce, seasoned ground beef, chopped tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with guacamole and salsa.
Unfortunately we don’t know where our beef comes from. Go to “www.LabelOurBeef.com” to sign a petition to request our Gov’t. to make it Mandatory to label Country of Origin Label. Not just to label where the last processing location was. Last processing location DOES NOT identify the origin of the beef. Help protect our USA ranchers.
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Good thoughts move into healthy options. Too often we “assume” it comes from local farmers. 👏
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Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!
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I never tire of Mexican food, so having a day dedicated to it is reason to celebrate. 🎉🍃🌮
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Inspiration for tonight’s supper!
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You do love Mexican Food, don’t ya?
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Gail both these last two plates look mighty tasty!
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Thanks very much, John. 🙏🏻
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Wow! Can I have one please 🙂
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Absolutely, two if you say “pretty please”. 😜🌿🌮🤣
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Now that’s how you celebrate Cinco!
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It isn’t New York City like last year, but I’m okay with that! 😜
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I love, love Tostadas! Definite inspiration for dinner tonight, thank you for posting 😄
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My pleasure. Thanks for dropping by. Have a blessed weekend. 🍃🍓
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You as well 😄
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Those look so tasty.. love the size corn tortillas..
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I can manage this size better than those humongous portions. lol 😜
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