Mexican Lamb & Sweet Potato Tostadas with Cucumber Salsa
Crispy tostadas topped with flavorful Mexican-spiced lamb and sweet potato, and a refreshing cucumber salsa.
Ingredients
- 8 oz ground lamb
Substitute: Ground Turkey
- 1 cup sweet potato diced 14inch
Substitute: Butternut squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Substitute: Canola oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
Substitute: Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Substitute: Chipotle powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Substitute: Minced garlic (1 clove)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Substitute: Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Substitute: Cayenne pepper (pinch)
- 4 corn tortilla
Substitute: Flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced
Substitute: Bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
Substitute: Green onion
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Substitute: Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Substitute: Fresh parsley
Equipment Needed
- • Skillet
- • Baking Sheet
- • Cutting board
- • Knife
- • Mixing Bowl
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
420
Protein
32g
Carbs
45g
Fat
15g
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 5 minutes
Technique: preheating
- 2
Place the corn tortillas on a baking sheet. Bake (cook food in an oven) for 5-7 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. This turns them into tostadas.
⏱️ 5-7 minutes
Technique: baking
- 3
While the tortillas are baking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Technique: heating
- 4
Add the ground lamb to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Technique: browning
- 5
Add the diced sweet potato to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is tender.
⏱️ 5-7 minutes
Technique: cooking
- 6
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 minute
Technique: stirring
- 7
In a separate bowl, combine the diced cucumber, red onion, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to make the cucumber salsa. Mix well to combine the flavors.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Technique: mixing
- 8
Top each crispy tostada with the lamb and sweet potato mixture, then spoon the cucumber salsa on top.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Technique: assembling
- 9
Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 minute
Technique: serving
💡 Chef's Tips
Add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole for extra richness. Spice it up with a pinch of cayenne pepper in the lamb mixture.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Burning the tortillas in the oven. Keep a close eye on them.
- • Not dicing the sweet potato small enough, leading to uneven cooking.
Why Easy?
✓ What makes it easier:
- • Simple ingredients
- • Basic skillet and oven techniques
- • Minimal prep work
! What requires attention:
- • Requires attention when baking tortillas
