Best 8 Red Pepper Steak Tostadas Recipes

BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili sauce, taco seasoning, salt and pepper; heat through. , In a small bowl, combine sour cream and chipotle sauce. Layer each tostada with lettuce, meat mixture, guacamole, cheese and chipotle cream.

RED PEPPER-STEAK TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix the ranch dressing and salsa in a small bowl, cover and refrigerate.
• Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place tostada shells on sprayed cookie sheet and bake for 5 to 6 minutes turning once, or until hot and crisp.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• When oil is hot, saute the steak strips until they are well browned.
• Add bell pepper strips and saute over medium-high heat until peppers are soft and meat starts to char.
• Divide lettuce evenly among prepared tostada shells, and top each with the meat-pepper mixture.
• Drizzle the chilled dressing over tostadas, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

MAIN CHALLENGE: SKIRT STEAK TOSTADA WITH BLACK BEANS AND MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For the steak: In a large shallow bowl or baking dish whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, onion, habanero, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the skirt steak, cover and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably several hours.
• For the beans: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• For the tostadas: Heat about 3 inches of oil in a large pot to about 350 degrees F. Carefully slide 1 tortilla into the oil and fry until crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium-high. Remove the skirt steak from the bowl or baking dish and discard the marinade. Place the steak on the grill and grill about 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare to medium. Remove from grill to a cutting board and let rest for about 5 minutes. Slice into thin pieces at a diagonal.
• To serve: Place fried tortillas on a large platter or individual plates. Spoon some of the black bean mixture in the middle of the tortillas. Top with steak slices and the Mango Salsa. Garnish with sour cream and your choice of grated cheese, if desired.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients and set aside for 10 to 20 minutes for the flavors to marry.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Place the whole peppers on a sheet pan and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the skins are completely wrinkled and the peppers are charred, turning them twice during roasting. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Set aside for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
• Remove the stem from each pepper and cut them in quarters. Remove the peels and seeds and place the peppers in a bowl along with any juices that have collected. Discard the stems, peels, and seeds. Pour the oil over the peppers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

PEPPER STEAK WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of steak with pepper and salt; brush with oil. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add steak; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until of desired doneness. Remove steak from pan to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix pesto, roasted peppers and lemon juice. Cut steak into thin slices. Serve with red pepper pesto.

SKIRT STEAK TOSTADAS WITH CASHEW SALSA AND RED CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Salsa:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Roast chiles and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet until lightly browned and softened, 12-15 minutes. Add cashews to baking sheet and roast until nuts are golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly, then peel garlic. Transfer garlic, cashews, and chiles (include all the seeds if you like things hot, or half of them if you aren't sure) to a blender; add vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 cup water and purée until smooth. Season with salt.
• Slaw and assembly:
• Whisk vinegar, mayonnaise, and yogurt in a medium bowl. Add cabbage and scallion and toss to coat; season with salt. Set aside.
• Season steak with salt and pepper; sprinkle with cumin. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook steak until deeply browned, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board; let sit 10 minutes before slicing.
• Meanwhile, if making your own tostadas, pour oil into a small skillet to 1/4" depth. Heat over medium. Working one at a time, fry tortillas until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to paper towels.
• Top tostadas with some salsa, followed by steak, more salsa, slaw, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
• Do Ahead:
• Salsa can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Cook ground beef, onions, crushed red pepper, cumin and chili powder in a skillet until no longer pink, stirring to break into crumbles.
• Stir in refried beans.
• Place equal amounts of the beef and bean mixture on each tostada shell.
• Top with cheese, lettuce and tomato; dress tostada with the optional toppings of your choice.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Place the first 7 ingredients in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cut steak in half and sprinkle with salt and pepper; add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove meat; cool slightly. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return beef to slow cooker and stir in cilantro; heat through. Spritz both sides of tortillas with cooking spray. Place in a single layer on baking sheets; broil 1-2 minutes on each side or until crisp. Spoon beef mixture over tortillas; top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and, if desired, sour cream.