Black Bean and Beef Tostadas

By cserumga

2 tostadas (calculated without toppings) equals 390 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 944 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 12 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
• 8 tostada shells
• Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, sour cream and/or salsa

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons. Stir in black beans; heat through.

• Spread refried beans over tostada shells. Top with beef mixture. Serve with toppings of your choice.