Crispy Beef Tostadas

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups flour
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 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
• chopped tomato
• shredded lettuce
• sliced olive
• shredded cheddar cheese
• sliced green onion
• salsa
• sour cream
• guacamole
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 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.