Homemade Tostada Recipe

Ingredients

• 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 4 oz can diced green chilies
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 avocados (diced)
• 2.25 oz can sliced olives
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 30 oz cans refried beans ((2 15 oz cans))
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 12 flour tortillas
• 6 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• Sour cream if desired

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine all the salsa ingredients in a glass bowl. Cover and let sit for an hour. If it will be longer than an hour, store in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   Brown ground beef and drain off all fat. Stir in refried beans, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.

3. 3

   To serve: Place flour tortillas on plates. Top with meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream. Serve immediately