Have I mentioned how absolutely in love with Mexican food I am?
I think I probably drive my family crazy because when we have Mexican food at home, I have to make it all – salsa, guacamole, beans, etc. They could live without all that. Like, literally beef and cheese. Or, if it’s my daughter, just cheese. I just don’t understand it. What the hell is a good Mexican meal without everything Mexican?
Why are they happy with dryness? Tastelessness?
Last night I made something my daughter (the picky one) was really happy to eat – pomegranate guacamole. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision to throw those little arils in my guac. Pomegranates were on sale at Publix, and when that happens I usually get a couple because she loves them. Glad I thought of it – it’s sooo good.
For these tostadas, I fried the corn tortillas in canola oil. Bad for you, yes. But they taste good. Just don’t go eating deep fried shit every single day; once in a while is ok.
With these, you get a huge antioxidant boost from the pomegranate. Good excuse, right?
I’m a nurse, trust me.
Oh, and the jalapeno peppers boost your metabolism.
There you go, a couple of good reasons to make these.
Here’s the printable!
Ingredients
- Beef:
- 1.5 lb top sirloin beef roast
- 1/2 bottle butter flavor cajun marinade (injectable, like Tony Cacheres)
- Pico de Gallo:
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp salt
- Guacamole:
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp Pico (above)
- Arils from 1/2 of one pomegranate
- 1 pkg corn tortillas
- 1 cup canola oil
- Salt and pepper
- Shredded cheese
- Black beans
- Jalapenos
Instructions
- Inject beef with marinade in multiple sections, place in large plastic bag and marinate for at least 8 hours.
- To make the pico - combine ingredients, salt to taste and refrigerate.
- To make the guacamole - mash the avocado, add lime pico and pomegranate, stir to combine and refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place beef in a large stone or ceramic baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 4 1/2 - 5 hours, until tender. Remove from oven and let sit for about 15 minutes. Shred with two forks, or use your stand mixer.
- Heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add one corn tortilla at a time, flipping after about 20 seconds at a time, until brown. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Make the tostadas:
- Layer a tortilla with the beef, beans, cheese, salsa, jalapenos and guacamole.
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5 Comments
Sharon
November 26, 2013 at 3:01 PMI’ve been missing out on Mexican food. This looks super delicious! A photo is worth a thousand words…..
Betty Taylor
November 25, 2013 at 10:18 PMThose look wonderful! I like them with all the stuff in them.
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
November 22, 2013 at 1:12 PMOk, this looks crazy good and I love the addition of pomegranates totally would have never thought of that. LOVE IT! 🙂 Pinned, thanks for sharing at Show Stopper Saturdays girl!
Deb @ Kneaded Creations
November 17, 2013 at 9:47 PMI really enjoy your site and your unusual recipes. Glad you posted at the Friday With Friends link party. I’ve pinned, liked, twittered and G+-ed your post. I’d love it if you dropped by for a visit at http://www.kneadedcreations.com . I look forward to seeing you over there! Deb @ Kneaded Creations.
Linda Loosli
November 17, 2013 at 11:11 AMI love your website! Thanks for stopping by Friday With Friends! Hugs! Linda