Tostada Platter

Directions

1. 1
   In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender.
2. 2
   Drain meat.
3. 3
   Add chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. 4
   Set aside and keep warm.
5. 5
   In a saucepan combine undrained green beans and kidney beans; heat and drain.
6. 6
   In heavy skillet, heat 1/4-inch cooking oil.
7. 7
   Fry tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil for 20 to 40 seconds on each side or until crisp and golden.
8. 8
   Drain on paper toweling.
9. 9
   Keep warm in foil in 250° oven. Place tortillas in center of dinner plate.
10. 10
    Layer ingredients, tostadas, meat, beans, tomato, lettuce and cheese.
11. 11
    Serve at once. Pass salad dressing.