Crispy Beef Tostadas Recipe

Name: Crispy Beef Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
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)

Servings: persons

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)

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

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tostadas, 3 cups flour, 5 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/4 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Crispy Beef Tostadas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Beef Tostadas

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