Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef)
Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef) feature tender, shredded chuck roast simmered with tomatoes, onion, serrano chiles, lime, and oregano for a bright, beefy bite with gentle heat. Piled onto crisp tostadas with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa, they balance crunch, acidity, and richness—perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the chuck roast, broth, tomatoes, onion, bay leaves, serrano chiles, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 2
Remove the roast from the pot and shred the meat with 2 forks.
- 3
To assemble the tostadas, spread refried beans on the tortillas, then add shredded beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Calories 735.37 kcal High 37%
- Protein 40.19 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 90.41 g 33%
- Total Fat 22.95 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 7.46 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.12 mg High 32%
- Sodium 1887.73 mg High 82%
- Dietary Fiber 9.03 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 14.75 g --
- Added Sugars 3.31 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 353.18 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 9.12 mg Good Source 51%
- Potassium 1011.98 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 214.55 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 38.29 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef) is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Chuck Roast, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 735.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Chuck Roast, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef)?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 735.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef) healthy?
- Tostadas de Salpicon (Shredded Beef) has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 735.37 calories and 40.19 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1887.73 mg (82% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.46 g (37% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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