Beef and Cheese Tortilla Towers
Piled high and chock-full of nutrients, this tower of beef and cheesy tortillas with a fresh fruit salsa is sure to please everyone in the family.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 10
Ingredients
Cantaloupe-Mango Salsa:
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings. Stir in salsa, beans and cumin. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through and most of liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat.
Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
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Step 2
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place 2 tortillas in single layer on pan. Spoon generous 1/2 cup beef mixture on each tortilla; sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Repeat layering of tortillas, beef mixture and cheese twice. Sprinkle remaining cheese over tops of tortilla towers. Cut 8 small stars from remaining tortilla with cookie cutter; arrange on towers. Bake in 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until heated through and cheese melts.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, combine salsa ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
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Step 4
Cut each tortilla tower into 4 wedges. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve with fruit salsa.
Nutrition Information
478 Calories
7g SAT FAT
39g PROTEIN
4.8 mg IRON
7 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 478 Calories; 117 Calories from fat; 13g Total Fat (7 g Saturated Fat; 3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 91 mg Cholesterol; 1725 mg Sodium; 65 g Total Carbohydrate; 7.1 g Dietary Fiber; 39 g Protein; 4.8 mg Iron; 8.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg Vitamin B12; 7 mg Zinc; 18.4 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
For more information on safe food handling and beef safety.
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