Beef Tostadas/tacos

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef round steak
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 12 taco shells
• 3/4 cup fat-free refried beans
• 1 1/2 cups lettuce
• 1 cup reduced-fat mexican cheese blend, shredded
• 1 cup salsa

Recipe

• 1 sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. place 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, onion, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper in a slow cooker. place beef on top and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours.
• 2 remove beef to a cutting board and when cool enough to handle, shred and place in a large bowl.
• 3 strain remaining liquid and add the strained liquid and remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice to beef and stir to combine.
• 4 warm shells in oven according to directions. while tostadas are baking, heat refried beans in microwave for 1 1/2 minutes on high or until warm.
• 5 top shells with beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, and salsa and enjoy.