Biscuit Tostadas Recipes

CRISPY BEAN TOSTADAS WITH SMASHED AVOCADO AND JICAMA-CILANTRO SLAW

Steps:

• Make the pickled onions: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced onions with the lime juice, vinegar and salt and stir until the onions are well coated. Let the onions sit while you make the slaw and tostadas. The pickled onions can be stored in a jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• Make the slaw: In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, cilantro, jicama, lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.
• Assemble the tostadas: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush or spray both sides of each tortilla generously with olive oil or cooking spray, season with salt, and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 4 minutes, then flip and bake for 4 to 8 more minutes, until the tortillas are crispy.
• Gently heat the refried beans in the microwave or on the stovetop. In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the lime juice and season with salt, to taste.
• Spread refried beans evenly over each tortilla. Add a layer of smashed avocado and top with the slaw, pickled onions, tomatoes and queso fresco. Serve immediately.

BEEF TOSTADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the chili sauce, taco seasoning, salt and pepper; heat through. , In a small bowl, combine sour cream and chipotle sauce. Layer each tostada with lettuce, meat mixture, guacamole, cheese and chipotle cream.

TOSTADA GRANDE

Steps:

• In large skillet, brown ground beef; drain well.
• Stir in seasoning, tomato sauce, chilies and hot pepper sauce; heat until hot and bubbly.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.
• Lightly grease 9 or 10-inch pie plate.
• Separate rolls or biscuits; arrange pan.
• Press over bottom and up sides to form curst.
• Spread beans over dough; top with meat mixture.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
• Sprinkle immediately with cheese.
• Garnish with lettuce, tomato and onion.

LAYERED TOSTADA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F; grease oblong baking dish, 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch.
• Sauté beef and onions until brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, beans, chilies and olives.
• Mix 1 egg, baking mix, cornmeal, milk and oil until moistened; beat vigorously 30 seconds. Spread dough in dish. Spoon beef mixture over dough.
• Mix sour cream, 1 egg and cheese. Spoon over beef mixture. Bake 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.