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Easy Steak Tostadas
Craving restaurant-quality Steak Tostadas but don't want to leave the house? This recipe delivers all the crispy, cheesy, savory goodness you are looking for with a genius double-shell technique that keeps everything perfectly intact!
Ingredients
For the Tostada Shells:
- Canola (corn, or vegetable oil)
- Corn tortillas
For Serving:
- 1 recipe Steak Carnitas Meat made in the crock pot
- Black beans or refried beans
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Tomatoes (diced)
- Limes
- Cilantro
- Sour Cream
- Favorite Salsa
Instructions
- In a small skillet add enough oil to fill the bottom of the skillet about a half inch. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and allow the oil to heat for 10 to 12 minutes.
- When the oil is hot carefully place one corn tortilla in the hot oil. Let it cook for about 30 seconds on the first side. Using tongs or two forks flip the tortilla over. Once both sides are cooked crisp let the tortillas drain on paper towels to soak up the extra grease. Keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.
- To serve spread hot refried or black beans on one tostada shell and sprinkle with a layer of shredded cheese. Warm the cheese (in a warm oven) until the cheese is melted. If your beans were hot enough to melt the cheese in the first place you can skip the melting step.
- Add another tostada shell on top of the melted cheese. Add a layer of steak Carnitas meat and then top with your favorite toppings. Eat right away so that the shells don't get soggy.
Notes
Tortilla Selection: Use white or yellow corn tortillas that are slightly stale - they fry up crispier than fresh ones and are less likely to break.
Variation Idea: Try different cheese combinations like Monterey Jack, queso fresco, or Mexican blend for unique flavor profiles in each batch.
Oil Safety: Always use tongs or a slotted spoon when handling hot oil, and have a lid nearby in case of splattering during the frying process.
Storage Tips
- Store leftover steak carnitas in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Keep any fried tostada shells in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 47kcalProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 61mgVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.4mg
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