BEEF TOSTADAS WITH MANGO SALSA

 1 mango, diced

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping

Juice of 1 lime + wedges for serving

Kosher salt and freshly grated black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 lbs lean ground beef chuck

1 can (15-oz) diced fire-roasted tomatoes with chilies

1/2 to 1 tsp ancho chili powder + more for topping

8 corn tostadas

Shredded iceberg lettuce, for topping

2/3 cup sour cream

Combine mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, 1/4 tsp salt, a few grinds of pepper together in a medium bowl. Set mixture aside.

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook, stirring to break up, until it starts browning, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, chile powder, and 3/4 tsp salt. Continue cooking until the meat is cooked through and sauce is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.

Divide beef mixture evenly over the tostadas; top with lettuce, mango salsa, sour cream and cilantro. Sprinkle with chile powder, if desired. Serve with lime wedges.

Yield: 4 servings of 2 tostadas each

file photo