10tostada shells (or just use corn tortillas, if making your own tostada shell - see blog on How)
380grefried beans (1 x tin)
500gminced beef (or you can use chicken, pork)
1/4onion, diced
Spice mix
1tbspchilli powder
1 1/2tspcumin
1/2tsppaprika
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tsporegano
1/2tspground pepper
Toppings
1/2iceberg lettuce cut finely
200gfeta cheese (or cheddar), grated/crumbled
200gsour cream, creme fraiche or plain yoghurt
Simple salsa
2tomatoes, diced
1/2 onion, diced
seasoning
1 - 2tbspolive oil
Instructions
If using store-bought tostadas, wrap in some foil and sprinkle some water over them, pop in the oven on 180C for a few minutes to warm and soften.If making your own from tortillas, see blog for 'How to'
Next, in a frying pan, add a little oil on medium heat and cook the minced beef until brown, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
Add the onion and spice mix and cook another couple of minutes.
In a small pan, heat the refried beans and stir in a small scoop of sour cream.
Make your quick salsa mix, cut your lettuce up.Then, assemble the tostadas: - Spread a thin layer of refried beans over the tostada shell.- Top with a small spoonful of ground beef, then lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream.Serve.