Colorful and packed with flavor and texture, these Beef Tostadas with Beans & Pickled Veggies are a nice change-up from tacos. Pickling the vegetables only takes 10 minutes so they are ready to go once the beef is browned and seasoned.

Beef Tostadas with Beans & Pickled Veggies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and pepper
8 radishes, sliced
2 carrots, grated
1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup sour cream
8 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas, toasted or ready-made tostadas
1 cup crumbled queso fresco

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup water, the vinegar, sugar and 3/4 tsp salt over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 2 to 3 minutes.

2. In a bowl, combine the carrots, radishes and cabbage. Pour the hot liquid on top and toss well. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.

3. In a skillet, brown the beef over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes. Add the coriander and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.

4. Add the beans and 1/2 cup water to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, scraping up browned bits, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat then add sour cream. Mash the mixture with a potato masher. Season to taste with salt.

5. Spread the beans onto the tostadas. Top with the beef, pickled vegetables and cheese.

Serves 4

Recipe from Every Day With Rachael Ray

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