Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 (8 oz.) can cut green beans
  • 1 (8 oz.) can red kidney beans
  • cooking oil
  • 6 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 small head lettuce, shredded
  • 1 c. shredded sharp American cheese (4 oz.)
  • creamy French salad dressing

Method

  • In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is brown and onion is tender.
  • Drain meat.
  • Add chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a saucepan combine undrained green beans and kidney beans; heat and drain.
  • In heavy skillet, heat 1/4-inch cooking oil.
  • Fry tortillas, one at a time, in hot oil for 20 to 40 seconds on each side or until crisp and golden.
  • Drain on paper toweling.
  • Keep warm in foil in 250° oven. Place tortillas in center of dinner plate.
  • Layer ingredients, tostadas, meat, beans, tomato, lettuce and cheese.
  • Serve at once. Pass salad dressing.