Ground Beef Tostadas

Ingredients

• 8 tostada shells
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, stemmed and minced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup canned tomato sauce
• 1 can (16 oz) refried beans, warmed
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
• 1/2 cup crema

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeño until softened, 6-8 minutes.
2. Add beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt. Add tomato sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
4. To serve, top tostadas with a thin layer of refried beans. Top with ground beef mixture, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Drizzle with crema.