Ground Beef Tostadas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base and Protein
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1 pound ground beef, lean
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8 crispy tostada shells or small corn tortillas
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1 can (16 ounces) of refried beans
→ Seasonings and Aromatics
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2 tablespoons of oil for cooking
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/4 cup of salsa (plus extra for topping)
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1/2 onion, chopped small
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2 tablespoons of taco spice mix
→ Toppings
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1 diced avocado
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1 fresh tomato, chopped up
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2 cups of shredded lettuce
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1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, grated
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Sour cream and cilantro leaves to garnish
# Instructions:
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If making your own tostada shells, heat your oven to 400°F. Set the tortillas directly on the oven grill and bake them for 8-10 mins until crunchy. Let them cool after baking.
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In a big pan over medium heat, warm up the oil. Toss in the diced onion and cook for roughly 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and taco spices, cooking for another 30 seconds so the aroma really pops.
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Add the beef to the skillet and let it cook until browned, about 6-8 mins, breaking it apart as it cooks. Spoon in the salsa and stir it around, cooking until warmed through. Remove from heat.
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While the beef is cooking, heat your refried beans in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until they're nice and hot.
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Spread some warm beans on a tostada shell. On top of that, add a generous serving of the seasoned beef, followed by the lettuce, tomato, avocado chunks, cheese, and however much sour cream and cilantro you'd like.
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Serve the tostadas right away. Put some extra salsa on the side and enjoy while they're still crunchy.
# Notes:
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If your beans seem too thick, mix in a little water to loosen them up for spreading.
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Grate the cheese yourself for better flavor and a creamier texture.
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Only assemble the tostadas right before eating to keep the shells crisp.