Beef Tostadas

If you can brown beef then you can make this easy and tasty dinner.

Yield: 8-10 tostadas

Ingredients

• 1/2 white onion
• 1 large tomato
• 3 large leaves of romain lettuce
• 1/4 lb cheddar cheese
• Corn tortillas
• 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans
• 1 lb ground beef
• Spices
• 1 tsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tsp oregano

Directions

1. Chop the onion & tomato.  Cut the lettuce into small pieces.  Grate the cheese.
2. Spray cooking spray on both sides of your corn tortillas.  Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375ºF for about 15 minutes, flipping every five.  They should be baked until crispy and lightly browned.
3. In a small pot, heat the refried beans over low heat.
4. Place the beef, onion, and spices into a skillet.  Brown over medium heat.
5. To assemble the tostadas, spread a layer of beans on a tortilla.  Add beef & some cheese.  Top with lettuce & tomato and additional cheese.