Progresso Tamale Parlor
  Authentic Mexican Food Recipes
  http://www.progressotamale.com
  "Serving Fine Mexican Food Since 1939"

  Ground Beef Tostada Recipe

  6 flour or corn tortillas
  1/2 cup cooking oil for frying
  1 lb. ground beef 
  1 pint Progresso Tamale refried beans
  4 cups shredded lettuce  
  2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  salt, pepper, oregano, cumin to taste or
  taco seasonings mix

  Accompaniment: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, diced tomatoes

  Heat cooking oil over high heat in a small frying pan. Deep fry tortillas 
  one at a time in the small frying pan. Drain tortillas on a paper towel.
  You can also use a deep fryer.

  Add ground beef, salt, pepper, oregano and cumin or taco seasoning mix to 
  a frying pan.  Brown ground beef and drain. 

  Spread each tortilla with a Tbsp or two of refried beans as a base. 
  Layer with ground beef, lettuce and cheese.

  Top with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes to taste.

  Low Fat alternative:

  Instead of frying the tortillas, spread cooking oil on the tortillas and
  bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until crisp. 

  Yield: 6 tostadas
  Prep Time: 15 min
  Cook Time: 15 min
  Difficulty: Easy