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Ground Beef Tostada Filling

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This savory filling can also be used for tacos - or try it as a pizza sauce or as sloppy joe filling.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained
  • 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles or jalapeno peppers, drained
  • 1 tsp. sugar

Preparation:

Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet and drain well. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer mixture for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Use as a topping for taco salad or Ground Beef Tostadas.

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