Tostadas

Ingredients

• 8 corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups refried beans
• 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 350°F.

   5:00 · Heat oil
2. 2

   Fry the corn tortillas one at a time, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle lightly with salt.

   2:00 · Fry tortillas
3. 3

   In a separate skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion, breaking up the meat, until browned and no pink remains, about 8 minutes.

   8:00 · Brown beef
4. 4

   Add the garlic and taco seasoning, stir for 30 seconds, then pour in the water. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Simmer beef
5. 5

   Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Warm beans
6. 6

   Spread a layer of refried beans on each crisped tortilla.

7. 7

   Top with the seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and crumbled queso fresco.

8. 8

   Finish with a dollop of sour cream, avocado slices, and a spoonful of salsa. Serve immediately with lime wedges.