HOW TO STACK A PROPER TOSTADA

First of all, just exactly what is a TOSTADA? Well, it’s a Spanish word that means “toasted”, usually referring to a flat or bowl-shaped corn tortilla topped with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and vegetables. Hmmm…sounds like a flat taco to me! And, really, that’s what it is. A Taco Supreme to be exact, ie, with diced tomatoes and sour cream.

Usually, we fry the corn tortillas in hot oil flat and crispy. This time, I just heated them up on a screaming hot “plancha” or cast-iron griddle. A little less fat and much easier and neater than frying.

Below is my method for stacking a proper tostada, from the bottom up:

1. A fried or softened corn tortilla.

2. Seasoned refried beans

3. Seasoned taco meat

4. Diced onions

5. Shredded iceberg lettuce

6. Shredded cheddar cheese

7. Diced tomatoes

8. Sour cream

9. Chopped cilantro

10. Guacamole

11. Salsa on the side if desired

Of course, any way you build a tostada, it’s a great meal…and easier to eat than a taco…you use a fork! Fresh home made guacamole? The best idea, though a good store-bought guac will work in a pinch. It’s all good.