Tostadas

One of those old cravings I have had recently is for a good homemade tostadas. Because the corn tortilla is fried in hot oil until slightly crisp I have not made these for a long time. But with yummy fresh tortillas and all of the other ingredients on hand it just sounded good.

Toastadas:

1 lb. lean ground beef browned
1 medium onion, chopped finely
taco seasoning mix (recipe following)

refried beans (I have cans in my pantry as a standard)
cheddar cheese, shredded
guacamole (previously posted)
lettuce
tomato, diced
sour cream

corn tortillas
oil for frying


In a large skillet brown the ground beef and onion. When the beef is no longer pink add the taco seasoning mix and water. While the beef is browning heat oil in a separate pan. (1/2-1 inch from the bottom) When oil is hot place the tortilla in the oil and leave until it bubbles and raises flip and do the same with the other side, place on a paper towel to drain off excess oil. Heat the refried beans and cover.

Place tortilla on a plate layer beans, meat mixture, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.I like to serve this with corn and Zatarains Black Beans and Rice or rice with lime and
cilantro.

Taco Mix:

2 t. instant minced onion
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. minced garlic
1 t. gound cumin
1 t. chili powder
1/2 t. crushed red pepper
1/4 t. dried oregano

Mix with cooked hamburger, and 1/3 c. water.