Tostada Salad recipe


Ingredients:
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 can (8 oz.) beans (or ½ 15 oz. can)
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • About 3 cups iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup shredded Monterrey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • 1 small tomato, cut into wedges
  • 1 small avocado, cut into wedges
  • Tortilla chips for serving
  • A chunky fresh salsa for serving (optional)

Directions:
  • Cook the ground beef and onions together in a pan until the ground beef is done. Drain off any extra fat.
  • Add the beans, chili powder, cumin, and ketchup. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes
  • Divide the lettuce between two plates.
  • Top the lettuce with the ground beef and beans mixture. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Arrange the tomato and avocado slices on top. Serve with a few tortilla chips. Top with a bit of chunky fresh salsa, if desired.