Crispy Beef Tostadas

22 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • Tostadas
  • 3 cups flour
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup water
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • Optional Toppings
  • chopped tomato
  • shredded lettuce
  • sliced olive
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sliced green onion
  • salsa
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder; add milk and form a soft dough. Knead until mixed thoroughly. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, brown beef and garlic in large skillet until meat is no longer pink; drain well.
  3. 3
    Add chilies, taco seasoning, salt and pepper if desired, and water. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in beans and heat through; keep warm.
  5. 5
    In a deep fat fryer or skillet, preheat oil to 375.
  6. 6
    Separate dough into 6 equal portions. Roll over lightly floured surface into a 7 inch circle.
  7. 7
    Fry tostadas in hot oil until golden, turning once; drain on paper towels.
  8. 8
    Immediately top each tostada with meat mixture and desired toppings.

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