mexican tostadas

Name: MEXICAN TOSTADAS
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 -6 inch corn tortillas; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil such as canola, or as needed; 1 can(s) (16 oz./454 g.) refried beans; 1 tablespoon(s) old el paso taco seasoning; 1 pound(s) (500 g.) lean ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) chipotle powder, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns); 1 large clove garlic, pressed; 1 cup(s) iceberg lettuce, finely chopped; 2 medium roma tomatoes, washed, seeded and diced; 3/4 cup(s) fire roasted salsa or pico de gallo; 2 medium avocados, stone removed, peeled and diced; pickled red onions, as needed; 1 cup(s) queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled (substitute feta cheese); 1/2 cup(s) crema or sour cream; 6 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish; 6 large lime wedges, for serving

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on May 5, 2022

Simple and yet so delicious, this quick & easy finger food is sure to please everyone

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A delicious tostadas topped with ground beef, iceberg lettuce, chopped tomatoes, salsa, avocado pieces, pickled red onions, crumbled cheese, sour cream and chopped cilantro.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 servings

Ingredients

6 -6 inch corn tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as canola, or as needed
1 can (16 oz./454 g.) refried beans
1 tablespoon old el paso taco seasoning
1 pound (500 g.) lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 large clove garlic, pressed
1 cup iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
2 medium roma tomatoes, washed, seeded and diced
3/4 cup fire roasted salsa or pico de gallo
2 medium avocados, stone removed, peeled and diced
pickled red onions, as needed
1 cup queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled (substitute feta cheese)
1/2 cup crema or sour cream
6 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
6 large lime wedges, for serving

How To Make mexican tostadas

Step 1

Preheat oven to 170ºF/75ºC

Step 2

Brush on some vegetable oil on one side of each tortilla; set aside.
Step 3

Warm up a panini press on medium-high heat.
Step 4

When hot, working with one at a time, place a tortilla, oiled side down, and brush the top with oil. Place the press on top and cook for between 40 to 60 seconds or until golden brown. Flip it and cook the other side.
Step 5

Transfer the cooked tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack and transfer them to the preheated oven to keep them warm while looking after the toppings.
Step 6

In a bowl, add refried beans with Old El Paso Taco Seasoning. Combine the ingredients until well blended.
Step 7

In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, add the refried bean mixture and warm it up, stirring often. When the refried bean mixture is warmed, turn the heat to the lowest setting until ready to serve.
Step 8

In another medium skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and, breaking the meat into small pieces, cook it halfway.
Step 9

Season the meat with ground cumin, oregano leaves, chipotle powder, ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well until nicely mixed and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink
Step 10

Add pressed garlic and sauté for only 1 minute.
Step 11

Using a slotted spoon, scoop the meat into a bowl, leaving the fat behind.
Step 12

To assemble, spread some refried bean mixture onto a grilled tortilla, about 2 tablespoons.
Step 13

Scoop some ground beef mixture on top then some chopped iceberg lettuce, diced Roma tomatoes, Pico de Gallo or Fire Roasted Salsa, avocados, pickled red onions, and cheese.
Step 14

Drizzle on crema and sprinkle on chopped cilantro. Serve them with a couple of lime wedges
Step 15

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